Blue bin
What color does blue indicate?
What color does black/grey indicate?
Trash
What color does green indicate?
Compost
What does recycling mean?
The process of collecting and processing plastics, paper, metal, etc into new products
What goes into the trash?
Non-recyclable plastics (bags, film, utensils), foam packaging, diapers, pet waste, broken glass/ceramics, batteries, and soiled food wrappers. (only needs 3 to get points)
Which bin does food waste go into?
Compost
How do you dispose of batteries?
Put them in a plastic bag and bring them to a hazardous waste facility (Best Buy, Home Depot, or Lowes) (only needs to bring up hazardous waste facility for points)
When you finish eating the hot lunch, which bin(s) does your trash go in?
Fork=Trash
Plate and napkin=Compost
How long does it take compost to decompose and be used for manure?
Usually half a year to a year(+)
Approximately 77% (also accepting answers 68-78)
Why does dirty plastic go in the trash?
Ex: a container with food residue
Because food residues and contamination ruin the recycling process, making it too expensive or impossible to process
What does compost mean?
Compost is food waste that can be broken down back into soil
In 2025 what percentage of recycling actually gets recycled?
About 32% (accepting answers between: 25-35)
Where does a lot of our trash get exported to?
Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia (only needs one correct answer)
What percentage of Americans compost?
Approximately 35.9% (accepting answers 30-40)