Sustainable America, How to Compost in Your Apartment

Sustainable America, How to Compost in Your Apartment

Based in Stamford, Connecticut, Sustainable America is an environmental nonprofit organization that aims to make the consumption of food and fossil fuels more efficient and sustainable. In this illustrated guide, Sustainable America explains the process of composting to reduce the amount of waste normally produced in a household.

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Courtesy of Sustainable America, Inc.

Questions for Study and Discussion

After exploring the infographic, consider the questions below. Then submit your responses.

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1. How has Sustainable America organized the illustration? Does this organization seem appropriate for the subject? Why or why not?

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2. Evaluate Sustainable America’s guide for its adherence to the principles of a well-written directional process analysis. As you read it, are there any steps left out or directions that are unclear? What changes, if any, would you suggest?

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3. After reading the guide, are you more likely to make your own compost container? Why or why not?

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4. Describe the style of the infographic. Why do you think Sustainable America used this style? Do you think the style is effective? Explain.