R1
Which of these is a good way to reduce waste?
A) Using a new paper towel every time
B) Using a reusable lunchbox
C) Throwing away your old toys
D) Buying bottled water
B) Using a reusable lunchbox
What should you do with an empty can to help the environment?
A) Throw it away
B) Recycle it
C) Leave it on the ground
D) Hide it in your room
B) Recycle it
What does the "3 R's" stand for?
A) Refill, Repair, Recycle
B) Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
C) Read, Ride, Recycle
D) Reuse, Reboot, Rethink
B) Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
A common practice of reusing is to do this with old clothes instead of throwing them away.
A) Donate
B) Recycle
C) Compost
D) Freeze
A) Donate
What is it called when you turn old paper into new paper instead of throwing it away?
A) Reuse
B) Recycle
C) Reduce
D) Rethink
B) Recycle
If you use a plastic bottle more than once, like refilling it, you are doing what?
A) Reducing
B) Recycling
C) Reusing
D) Restoring
C) Reusing
Which of the following materials is most commonly recycled?
A) Styrofoam
B) Plastic bottles
C) Food waste
D) Used napkins
B) Plastic bottles
What is the first step in minimizing environmental impact through waste management?
A) Recycle
B) Reuse
C) Reduce
D) Repair
C) Reduce
What is the primary benefit of the 3 R's?
A) They reduce energy consumption
B) They help reduce pollution and conserve natural resources
C) They provide free energy
D) They make things cheaper
B) They help reduce pollution and conserve natural resources
This term refers to breaking down waste materials to make new products, such as turning old newspapers into new paper.
A) Reuse
B) Reduce
C) Recycle
D) Restore
C) Recycle
Which of the following is an example of reducing waste?
A) Donating old books instead of throwing them away
B) Buying a reusable water bottle instead of using plastic ones
C) Recycling plastic bottles
B) Buying a reusable water bottle instead of using plastic ones
What can you do with an old glass jar to help reduce waste?
A) Recycle it
B) Throw it in the trash
C) Reuse it as a storage container
C) Reuse it as a storage container
This process involves using less of a resource to reduce waste and save energy.
A) Recycle
B) Reuse
C) Reduce
D) Refuse
C) Reduce
The practice of using an item again instead of throwing it away is called?
A) Recycle
B) Reuse
C) Reduce
D) Repair
B) Reuse
. Which of the following is NOT a good example of recycling?
A) Turning plastic bottles into new items
B) Turning old clothes into rags
C) Throwing away electronics into the trash
D) Reprocessing paper into new paper
C) Throwing away electronics into the trash