General
What are the three R's?
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle!
How long does it take for a plastic straw to decompose?
- 10 years
- 10,000 years
- 200 years
200 years!
Which transportation choice generally produces fewer emissions per person?
- Driving
- Taking public transportation
- Walking
Walking!
In Raleigh, about ___% of waste ended up being recycled.
- 1%
- 13%
- 99%
13%
What day does our club often meet?
- Sunday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
Sunday!
Which of these is a renewable source of energy?
- Coal
- Solar
- Fossil fuels
Solar energy!
___ Million tonnes of plastic is produced GLOBALLY every year.
- 10
- 400
- 10,000
True or False: Something being labeled "recyclable" means it has no environmental impact.
False.
At NC State, can aluminum cans be recycled?
Yes!
Which of the following is a major cause of air pollution?
- Recycling
- Burning fossil fuels
- Planting trees
Burning fossil fuels!
Which of these has the greatest environmental impact when it is released into the atmosphere in large amounts?
- Nitrogen
- Carbon Dioxide
- Water Vapor
- Oxygen
Carbon Dioxide!
About __% of plastic waste generated in the United States ends up being recycled.
- 10%
- 25%
- 50%
10%!
The most common greenhouse gas other than water vapor is:
- Methane (CH4)
- Nitrous Oxide (N2O)
- Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Carbon Dioxide!
Which of these can NOT be composted at NCSU?
- Pizza boxes
- Bread
- Flowers
- Cooking oil
Cooking Oil!
Lionfish were kept as pets in the 1980's, but were introduced to U.S. waters after owners released them into the ocean. Since then, are they now considered an invasive species?
Yes!
Global greenhouse gas emissions have increased by ___ over the past 30 years?
- 50%
- 20%
- 95%
50%!
How long does it take for a plastic water bottle to decompose?
- 50 years
- 150 years
- 350 years
- 450 years
450 years!
Of the 176,000 species assessed by the IUCN, how many are considered threatened by extinction?
- 500
- 20,000
- 50,000
- 176,000
50,000!
Which of the following can NOT be recycled at NCSU?
- Cardboard
- Plastic bottles
- Baking Pans
- Styrofoam
Styrofoam!
Of the options, which country has the LOWEST recycling rate?
- United States
- Chile
- Madagascar
- Thailand
Chile!
What country had the greatest carbon footprint in 2024?
China!
Single-use plastics take up ___ of US plastic waste.
- 5%
- 20%
- 40%
-70%
40%!
___% of all textiles end up recycled.
- 3%
- 14%
- 20%
- 32%
14%!
The top form of recycled products in Raliegh was _____.
- Cardboard
- Mixed Paper
- Glass
- Disposable plastics
Cardboard!
What country has the highest recycling rate?
- Switzerland
- Denmark
- France
- Hungary
Switzerland!