Composting
True or False, anyone can compost
True, anyone who wants to compost has the ability to do so
True or False. All paper products can and should be recycled
False, many different paper products such as napkins, paper towels, paper plates, and tissues should not be recycled and should only be thrown in the trash
Plastic Bag
Trash, plastic bags should always go in the trash. They can not be recycled
Paint
Where do you place your pile of compost?
Bare earth/soil
True or False, it's legal to compost dead Humans
TRUE, In a few select states it is legal to compost a dead human body.
What % of the world recycles? (within 10% counts as a correct answer)
32.1%
Styrofoam
Trash can, Styrofoam is not biodegradable or recyclable and should always be thrown in the trash.
CDs & DVDs
No, CDs and DVDs are very difficult to dispose of and should be re-used or donated if possible
True or False: Using paper towels is beneficial for the environment.
False: Paper towels are really bad for the environment because they cannot be recycled so they end up in landfills and it requires a lot of energy and resources to produce
True or False, Composting is nothing new and has been around for a long time.
True, composting is estimated to be about 12,000 years old and has been used by many different civilizations.
True or False, plastics that have residue on them or are dirty can still be, and should be recycled.
False, plastics with food residue or that are dirty can not be recycled and should be thrown in the trash
Apple Core
Compost bin, apple cores should be composted, they are nutrient-rich and work as a great fertilizer.
Dryer lint
Yes, Lint is made up of small fibers from your clothes and can be easily and safely thrown away in the trash.
Runoff, Composting can play a large factor in reducing things like runoff and soil erosion
Cockroaches, although they are normally a pest cockroaches actually are very helpful when it comes to composting
True or False, plastic keeps its same level of quality after being recycled multiple times
False, plastic does lose its quality over time as it gets recycled again and again
Dead Animal
Compost, Dead animals (although it may seem weird) can easily be composted.
Empty pill bottles
Yes, Empty pill bottles are made of plastic and can be safely thrown in the trash.
True or False: Having separate bins for Recycling and Trash is beneficial.
True, Having separate bins for Recycling and Trash makes it easier for you to be more helpful towards our environment.
Name 1 of the 6 countries with the highest composting rates in the world
Germany, South Korea, Austria, Slovenia, Belgium, Taiwan
How long does it take for an aluminum can to be recycled into a new one and be placed back on the grocery shelf? (Any form of time is acceptable)
60 days, 7-8 weeks, 2 months
Bubble Wrap
Recycling bin, Although it may seem surprising bubble wrap is actually 100% recyclable
Batteries
No, batteries contain chemicals such as lead, cadmium, and mercury which can be harmful to the environment if they are not disposed of properly.
FALSE: Attempting to recycle un-recyclable trash can contaminate entire piles or truckloads of recycling. Which slows down the operation, and can create unsafe conditions.