Plastic Basics
What is plastic made from?
Crude Oil
What do we call the process of turning old plastic into new products?
Recycling
True or False: Birds can mistake plastic for food.
True
What is a common alternative to using plastic shopping bags?
Reusable cloth bags
Which of these items is made from plastic: a spoon at home, a shopping bag, or a dining room chair?
Shopping Bag
What symbol on plastic shows that it can be recycled?
The recycling triangle with a number.
What marine animal is often harmed by eating plastic?
Sea turtle
Which of these materials can be used instead of plastic straws: paper, metal, or glass?
Paper (all can be taken too)
True or False: Plastic is biodegradable.
False
True or False: You should rinse plastic before recycling it
True
Which of these animals is often found with plastic in its stomach: dolphins, elephants, or rabbits?
Dolphins
What type of container can replace plastic water bottles?
How many years does a plastic bottle take to break down in the environment?
450 years
What happens to plastic that can't be recycled?
How does plastic in the ocean affect sea animals?
Causing choking, poisoning, or injury.
Which of these is an eco-friendly alternative to plastic cutlery: bamboo, glass, or stone?
Bamboo
What is the main problem with plastic bags in the environment?
They are used once and take hundreds of years to break down.
Which of the following plastics cannot be recycled: plastic bags, plastic bottles, or plastic straws?
Plastic bags
Which animal is known for ingesting large amounts of plastic debris from the ocean
Sea birds (seagulls)
Which company uses ocean plastic to make shoes and clothing?
Adidas