Recycling
What percent of plastic is actually recycled globally?
a) 20%
b) 65%
c) 9%
c) 9%
What do we call energy that comes from sources that never run out, like the sun, wind, and tides?
Renewable energy
Which R is it when you take an item you no longer use and find a new purpose for it?
Repurposing (upcycling)
What is circular economy designed after?
Nature, where nothing is ever wasted
Why can't you recycle a pizza box that is covered in grease and melted cheese?
Contamination. Grease and oil don't mix with the water used to process paper. The oil can ruin an entire batch of recycled pulp!
What is the fastest-growing plant in the world, capable of growing up to 35 inches in a single day?
Bamboo
Which R is it when you use an item again rather than recycling or throwing it out?
Reuse
Why is fast fashion so harmful to the environment?
Wasteful, heavy use of chemicals, overproduction of textiles that are left to rot
Which two common household materials can be recycled over and over again forever without ever losing their quality or strength?
Glass and Aluminium
What is the process called where gases in Earth's atmosphere trap the sun's heat?
The Greenhouse Effect
Which R is it when you find a creative way to use what you already have rather than buying something new or using a single use item?
Rethink
What is the easiest way for you to participate in a circular economy?
Rent, Borrow or buy items second hand instead of buying new items
How many times can a single piece of paper be recycled before its fibers become too short to be used again?
5-7 times
What are the 2 main sources of microplastics in bodies of water?
Tires and synthetic clothing fibres
(This is why active transportation, buying used clothing and washing clothing less is so important)
Which R is it when you take something to get it fixed rather than throwing it away and buying a new one?
Repair
Why is a circular economy so important?
We have limited resources, we need to reuse what we have. We're also polluting the earth with trash.
What are the 3 categories that your recyclables need to be sorted into?
Containers, Fibre and cardboard
Which type of forest is often called the "Lungs of the Earth" because it produces so much of the world's oxygen?
The Amazon Rainforest
Which R is it when you say no to single use items like cutlery, straws and napkins?
Refuse
Where can you go in Kincardine to get things repaired for FREE?
Repair Cafe