Misc.
Food Container Recycling
Plastic Pollution
Compost
Plastic in our Oceans
100
Is this recyclable?
Yes
100
What should you do with your food container before putting it in the recycling bin
Wash it out!!!
100
What is the #1 type of litter on our beaches worldwide?
PLASTIC! 73% of beach litter worldwide is plastic. SAD :(
100
Name 3 things that are compostable.
Any organic matter
100
Does plastic ever decompose?
NO! It lasts forever. Usually in the form of microplastics.
200
Are cardboard egg cartons recyclable in Charleston County?
Yes
200
Can you recycle plastic bags?
NO!
200
True or False....One million plastic bottles are bought every minute
TRUE!!!!! Always try and use your reusable water bottle!
200
What common kitchen disposable item is compostable?
Paper towels
200
Name one affect that plastic pollution has on our oceans
Ends up in our food system, consumed by wildlife, increases greenhouse gases, etc.
300
Are hangers recyclable? 
No
300
What number plastics can we recycle in the office?
Types 1, 2, 5
Examples: 1. Peanut Butter 2. Detergent 5. Yogurt
300
What percentage of all plastic produced is recycled?
Only 9%!!! (thats why the "Reduce" in reduce, reuse, recycle is the best option :))
300
True or False...28 percent of waste deposited in landfills can be composted.
TRUE! Try composting in your own home to reduce waste. Look up your local composting site while you're at it!!
300
True or False...over 200 million tonnes of plastic are already in our ocean
TRUEEEEEE
400
Some cardboard containers have ink on it...is it better to recycle or compost those?
Recycle because most ink is made of plastic
400
Is plastic wrap recyclable?
No - LDPE is not recyclable because it can tangle sorting machines
400
Which company supplies the most plastic in the world?
EXXonMobil...but only 100 companies are the source of 90% of global single-use plastic production. Can you guess any other companies?
400
What are 3 food items that cannot be composted?
Meat, fish, bones, dairy
400
What fraction of fish caught for consumption include microplastics?
1 in 3! That's 33%!!!! Another fact...there could be more plastic than fish in the sea by 2050.
500
Can plastic caps stay on when recycling water bottles in Charleston County?
Yes!
500
What is black plastic made out of?
Old electronics. This is the cheapest kind of plastic out there, and some of the most harmful for your health.
Tips: Avoid single-use hot cups, particularly those with black plastic sippy lids.
500
How many microplastics does the average person consume each year?
The average person eats 70,000 microplastics each year. YUCK!
500
What mark on a non-food item tells you if it's actually compostable?
BPI Certified
500
What is the largest offshore plastic accumulation zone in the world’s oceans?
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch! Bonus points if you can guess what state its twice the size of?