Can I Recycle This?
Is a clean cardboard pizza box recyclable?
A) Yes, always
B) Yes, as long as it isn't soaked in grease or cheese
C) No, never
B) Yes, as long as it isn't soaked in grease or cheese
Food grease ruins paper recycling!
What is the best thing to do with a notebook page that is written on only one side?
A) Flip it over and use the blank side for scratch paper
B) Throw it directly in the trash
C) Burn it
A) Flip it over and use the blank side for scratch paper
Reusing paper before recycling saves trees and keeps trash out of school bins!
What is an easy, eco-friendly way to save energy when doing laundry?
A) Washing clothes in cold water instead of hot
B) Washing one shirt at a time
C) Running the dryer twice per load
A) Washing clothes in cold water instead of hot
Around 90% of the energy your washing machine uses goes toward heating the water!
How much are the dues?
$5
Can thin plastic grocery bags go in your standard curbside recycling bin?
A) Yes
B) No
B) No
Soft plastic bags tangle up sorting machines at facilities. It's better to put them in drop-off bins at grocery stores!
What's an eco-friendly action you can take with school supplies at the end of each year?
A) Throw away all half-used items
B) Save reusable supplies for next school year
C) Leave everything for someone else to clean up and throw away
B) Save reusable supplies for next school year
Reusing supplies like binders and pencil cases saves money and reduces manufacturing waste
What habit is a quick, eco-friendly way to reduce energy use at home?
A) Unplugging chargers when you aren't using them
B) Leaving the TV on all night for light
C) Keeping the window open while the AC is on
A) Unplugging chargers when you aren't using them
Electronics use small amounts of power even when turned off
4 hours
Are empty aluminum cans recyclable?
A) Yes
B) No
A) Yes
Aluminum can be recycled without losing its quality...it's one of the best materials to recycle!
What's an eco-friendly way to travel to school if you live nearby?
A) Walking, biking, or carpooling with friends
B) Riding alone in a large car
C) Getting picked up in separate cars
A) Walking, biking, or carpooling with friends
Reduces traffic around school zones and lowers carbon emissions
What is the most eco-friendly alternative to plastic grocery bags?
A) Reusable canvas or cloth tote bags
B) Buying new plastic bags every trip
C) Using paper bags once and throwing them away
A) Reusable canvas or cloth tote bags
Helps prevent hundreds of plastic bags from entering landfills!
What is environmental club?
A club that is focused on raising awareness about Environmental issues, promoting sustainability, and taking real actions to protect the planet locally
Should you leave the cap on or take it off when recycling a plastic water bottle?
A) Take it off and throw the cap in the trash
B) Empty the liquid, crush the bottle, and screw the cap on
C) Fill it with water before recycling
B) Empty the liquid, crush the bottle, and screw the cap on
Where should empty plastic juice bottles go after lunch at school?
A) In the green or blue recycling bin
B) In the trash bin
C) On a cafeteria table
A) In the green or blue recycling bin
What is an eco-friendly food choice that lowers your environmental impact?
A) Eating a few plant-based meals each week
B) Throwing away half your plate
C) Buying imported fruit flown from far away
A) Eating a few plant-based meals each week
Plant-based meals generally require much less land, water, and energy to produce than meat products!
When is the last day to turn in dues? How do you turn them in?
Novemeber 1st, 2026
Cash or check to Mrs. Brister
Can a broken glass, drinking glass, or ceramic mug go into your regular recycling bin?
A) Yes
B) No
B) No
Drinking glasses melt at different temperatures than bottle glasses
What is a project our environmental club could run to make our school cleaner?
Organizing a campus cleanup or recycling drive, etc.
What simple item can you bring with you to coffee shops or restaurants to reduce waste?
A) A reusable tumbler or water bottle
B) A disposable plastic straw
C) Paper napkins from home
What are all of the officers' names, and what are their roles?
Addison-President
Melody-Vice President
Milan-Treasurer
Leticia- Social Media Manager
K'lyana- Secretary