Where Does It All Go? The Math of WM's Landfill and Recycling Operations

Have you ever wondered what happens to your trash after you toss it in the bin? Join us on a wild ride as we go behind the scenes at a REAL landfill and recycling center with Waste Management‬. We'll uncover the surprising ways math is used to manage mountains of trash, sort recyclables at lightning speed, and even turn garbage into energy!

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In this video, you'll:

• Follow the journey of your trash from your curb to the landfill and beyond!

• Meet the math experts who keep everything running smoothly at WM.

• Discover the cool technology that uses math to sort recyclables and protect the environment.

• See how math helps turn trash into treasure through recycling and energy recovery.

• Solve fun math problems related to waste management and recycling This video is perfect for curious kids and teachers who love learning about real-world math applications.

Get ready for a fascinating adventure into the world of waste management, where numbers rule!

Common Core Standard Alignment:

• 3.OA.A.3: Use multiplication and division within 100 to solve word problems in situations involving equal groups, arrays, and measurement quantities.  

• 4.MD.A.1: Know relative sizes of measurement units within one system of units including km, m, cm; kg, g; lb, oz.; l, ml; hr, min, sec. Within a single system of measurement, express measurements in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit.