Top 10 questions on going green

Which city recycles the most? How does wind power work?  Ask.com sent those questions among the top 10 most-asked queries about going green. The answers are below:

“Going Green” Top Ten from Ask.com

1. Why should I recycle?

2. How do hybrid cars work?

3. What was the recycled material used to make the 2010 Olympic medals?

4. What is energy conservation?

5. Where can I recycle batteries?

6. What is the cheapest way to go green?

7. What percent of people recycle?

8. Which city recycles the most?

9. How does wind power work?

10. How will future generations be affected if we don't recycle?

Source: Ask.com

“Going Green” Top Ten from Ask.com

1. Why should I recycle?

Recycling turns materials that would otherwise become waste into valuable resources.

2. How do hybrid cars work?

A hybrid car has elements of both gasoline powered engines, and electric powered engines, which are combined in such a way that gas mileage is increased and pollution is decreased.

3. What was the recycled material used to make the 2010 Olympic medals?

Olympic medals have been made of gilded silver since the 1912 Games.

4. What is energy conservation?

Energy conservation is simply using less energy.

5. Where can I recycle batteries?

Go to Earth911.com to find battery recycling centers in your area.

6. What is the cheapest way to go green?

The best way to go green is also the best way to save money -- use less!

7. What percent of people recycle?

It is estimated that only 70% of the U.S. population recycles.

8. Which city recycles the most?

San Francisco ranks the highest on many survey-based studies on recycling and sustainability.

9. How does wind power work?

The wind turns the blades of a turbine, which in turn spin a shaft that is connected to a generator. This produces kinetic energy, which the generator uses to produce electricity.

10. How will future generations be affected if we don't recycle?

Higher fuel prices, increased consumer debt, dirty air, and decreasing wildlife population

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