Recycling
What is glass made of?
+400 points if you can name the temperature at which glass is made
Sand/Silicone
1700°C or 3090°F
What was one of the main takeaways John said to remember?
To do one thing differently/small actions add up to big changes
True or false: Large amounts of runoff are beneficial because they bring fresh rainwater into rivers.
False; They can bring large amounts of trash on the way.
What can happen if you are not careful when planting the plants?
The roots can break.
What type of lightbulb is the most energy-efficient?
LED Bulbs
What is recycling food waste called?
Composting
Which plastics can Montgomery County recycle? (Numbers)
1-5
Which watershed are we in?
Potomac or Chesapeake
What are the three things that plants need?
Water, nutrients, sunlight
68°F or 20°C
Where does torn recycled clothing go?
True or false: In Montgomery County, it was previously not possible to recycle water bottle casing, but since last month, you can recycle them with the rest of your plastic.
False; you can now recycle them, but only at a center or at certain grocery store recycling bins.
What is impervious cover?
An area of land where water cannot be absorved
How many beans were planted per square foot, and how deep were they planted?
5 beans per square foot, 2 inches deep
Where does most of our water come from?
The potomac river
How long does it take for the following to decompose?
Paper, Aluminum cans, Glass bottles
2-5 Months, 80-100 Years, 1,000,000 Years
Which of the following can not be recycled in MoCo? Tires, Clothes, Plastic takeout containers, Medical equipment, Glass, Mattresses, Bikes
Takeout containers
True or false: Greenroofs do not need to be completely flat because it is unnecessary to absorb the water evenly.
True
What are trellises and what are they used for?
Metal bars that allow vines to grow in gardens that don't have trees
What is the minimum height recommended for grass cutting?
4 inches
What is plastic 6? Give the name or at least 3 examples.
Bonus for giving the name and 3 examples.
Polystyrene
Examples: Styrofoam, Solo cups, Plastic utensils
All of the following were sorted into the same container at the recycling plant except for one. Which one is the odd one out? (You had to be really paying attention!)
Takeout containers, Plastic bags, Detergent bottles, Loose plastic sheets, Plastic bottle caps
Detergent bottles
Name at least 3 bad things that can happen if trash flows into a body of water.
The stream can be cut off, the water can be discolored, animals and insects may die, and water quality can be affected.
Answer the following questions without discussing them with your team:
What was the pickaxe used for? What was the pitchfork used for? What were the 3 ingredients for the "Amrit"?
The pickaxe is used to loosen the soil, the pitchfork is used to flatten/even the soil, and the three ingredients are compost, bio-fiber, and perlite/vermiculite/nutrient pellets
What are 4 solutions to minimizing gas wastage in cars?