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100

What does CSR stand for in business practices?

 Corporate Social Responsibility.

100

What is the most common item found in landfills?

Food Waste 

100

True or False: It is safe to pour cooking oil down the drain

False

100

Which popular clothing brand offers a program where you can return used clothes for recycling and receive a discount?

H&M (through their garment collection program).

100

What is the term for items that can be used again after reprocessing?

Recyclables

200

Name a major tech company that aims to be carbon neutral by 2030

Microsoft

200

Can you throw batteries in the trash? 

No, they require special disposal.

200

What common household liquid should never be poured into water systems?

Paint or chemicals.

200

Which outdoor clothing company recycles their products and offers a trade-in program for used gear?

Patagonia (through their Worn Wear program).

200

How long does it take for a plastic water bottle to decompose in a landfill?

Up to 450 years

300

Which global fast-food chain has committed to reducing plastic use and switching to paper straws in many locations?

McDonald's

300

Name one harmful material that should never be placed in the regular trash bin?

Electronics (e-waste)

300

Which household product is safe to flush down the toilet?

Toilet Paper

300

What electronics company has a trade-in program for old devices, encouraging customers to recycle their old phones and computers?

Apple (through their Apple Trade-In and Recycling Program).

300

Which country generates the most waste per capita?

The United States.

400

Which fashion brand launched a program to produce products using recycled ocean plastics?

Adidas (through their partnership with Parley for the Oceans).

400

Name a major retailer that has committed to zero waste in its U.S. operations by diverting 90% of its waste from landfills.

Walmart

400

What is the process of removing contaminants from wastewater called?

Water treatment.

400

Which major sneaker brand has a program that recycles old athletic shoes to create new materials for running tracks and playground surfaces?

Nike (through their Reuse-A-Shoe program)

400

What percentage of household waste is recyclable?

About 75%.

500

Which multinational beverage company has pledged to return 100% of the water it uses in its production process back to nature by 2030?

Coca-Cola

500

What is the term for trash that is improperly disposed of in nature?

Litter

500

What is the main environmental issue caused by untreated sewage being released into water systems?

Water pollution and eutrophication.

500

Which global furniture company has a buy-back and resell program to recycle used furniture, aiming to promote sustainability and reduce waste?

IKEA (through their furniture buy-back and resell program)

500

How does waste-to-energy technology help manage waste?

Waste-to-energy technology converts non-recyclable waste into electricity or heat by burning it, reducing landfill use and generating power.