Reuse
What does "reuse" mean?
A) Burying old items in the ground
B) Using something again instead of throwing it away
C) Burning items to create energy
B) Using something again instead of throwing it away
What does "reduce" mean in the 3 R's?
A) Making more trash
B) Using fewer resources to create less waste
C) Burning waste to make it smaller
B) Using fewer resources to create less waste
Which item is commonly recyclable?
A) A clean aluminum can
B) A greasy pizza box
C) A broken light bulb
A) A clean aluminum can
Which renewable source depends on weather conditions?
A) Geothermal
B) Wind power
C) Nuclear
B) Wind power
Which of these is the LEAST effective way to reuse an item?
A) Using a glass jar as a pencil holder
B) Donating old clothes to charity
C) Keeping broken electronics in a drawer
C) Keeping broken electronics in a drawer
Which of these is the BEST way to reduce plastic waste?
A) Buying single-use plastic bottles daily
B) Choosing products with no packaging or reusable packaging
C) Melting plastic at home
B) Choosing products with no packaging or reusable packaging
Which of these items is NOT recyclable in most places?
A) Glass bottles
B) Plastic bags
C) Cardboard boxes
B) Plastic bags
Why is sunlight considered renewable but oil is not?
A) Sunlight will run out in 100 years
B) Oil takes millions of years to form
C) Solar panels last forever
B) Oil takes millions of years to form
Which item is typically NOT safe to reuse due to hygiene concerns?
A) A stainless steel water bottle
B) A disposable medical syringe
C) A ceramic coffee mug
B) A disposable medical syringe
Which action has the BIGGEST impact on reducing carbon footprint?
A) Recycling paper
B) Buying fewer new clothes
C) Using plastic straws instead of metal ones
B) Buying fewer new clothes
Why can’t all plastics be recycled equally?
A) They melt at different temperatures
B) They are all biodegradable
C) Recycling centers prefer clear plastic
A) They melt at different temperatures
What is a key environmental risk of mining coal?
A) It increases ocean acidity
B) It destroys habitats and pollutes water
C) It reduces sunlight
B) It destroys habitats and pollutes water
How does industrial upcycling differ from basic reusing?
A) It involves breaking down materials completely
B) It transforms waste into higher-value products
C) It only applies to paper products
B) It transforms waste into higher-value products
What is a hidden cost of "green" products that claim to reduce waste?
A) They often require more energy to produce
B) They decompose too quickly
C) They cannot be recycled
A) They often require more energy to produce
What is "wish-cycling"?
A) Hoping recyclables get reused
B) Throwing non-recyclables in recycling bins
C) Buying only recyclable products
B) Throwing non-recyclables in recycling bins
Which nonrenewable source is often called a "bridge fuel" to renewables?
A) Coal
B) Natural gas
C) Peat
B) Natural gas