RECYCLABLE ITEMS
Are plastic water bottles recyclable?
Yes
No
Yes
You can reuse the plastic from used water bottles to make new products, and you can also reuse the used water bottle itself for certain purposes. They can be used for many things like clothes, rugs and cell phone cases.
Can you make crafts out of plastic water bottles?
Yes
No
Yes
You can make a lot of cool things like a piggy bank, bird feeder, planter, etc.
Is a computer considered e-waste?
Yes
No
Yes
E- waste is the shortened name for electronic waste
Can plastics with food residue be recycled?
Yes
No
No
Plastic containers with any residue from leftover food are contaminated and would need to be cleaned out for it to be recyclable
Recycling saves trees.
True
False
True
When we recycle paper, we don't need to cut down as many trees to make new paper products
Is newspaper recyclable?
Yes
No
Yes
All types of newspaper are recyclable.
Can you make another plastic water bottle from a used plastic water bottle?
Yes
No
No
While many items can be made from recycled plastic water bottles, you cannot create a new, functional plastic water bottle from a single, plastic water bottle.
How many plastic bottles are thrown away every hour?
A.) 300
B.) 3,000
C.) 300,000
D.) 3,000,000
D. 3,000,000
Yikes! That's a lot of water bottles which can take about 500 years to decompose.
Should you keep the cap on the bottle when you recycle it?
Yes
No
Yes
As long as the cap is on tight it helps at the recovery center with the sorting process
By 2050, there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish.
True or false
True
This is due to increase of population, demand for more take out options and plastic packaging
Are plastic straws recyclable in your curbside recycling container?
Yes
No
No
Plastic straws, made from a harder plastic, are not biodegradable and can take hundreds of years to decompose
Can you recycle foam (styrofoam) at the Monroe recycling facility?
Yes
No
Yes
Not curbside recycling but you can bring to your recycling center to have recycled into picture frames and moldings
The three R's in Recycling are:
A.) Recycle, Recycle, Recycle
B.)Ready, Rapid, Recycle
C.) Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
C:) Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
What is it called when you recycle food scraps?
A.) Composting
B.) Reducing
A:)Composting
You can turn food scraps and yard waste in nutrient rich soil for your plants
Recycling helps keep our air and water clean?
True
False
True
When we don't throw things away, we reduce the amount of pollution that can harm our environment
Are "clean" pizza boxes recyclable in your curbside recycling container?
Yes
No
Yes
As long as the pizza box doesn't have any food or grease on the box.
Can you make a backpack out of plastic water bottles?
Yes
No
Yes
Recycled PET can be used to make new bottles, but also fiber for carpets, fabric for clothing, and other products.
How many times can boxes be recycled?
A.) 1
B.) 7
C.) 12
B.) 7 times
Boxes can be recycled 7 times and can be used to make new packaging boxes and even furniture.
What is the most recycled material?
A.) Aluminum Cans
B.) Plastic bottles
C.) Paper
A.) Aluminum Cans
Aluminum cans are one of the most easy materials to crush, shred and melt down into ingots.
You can put batteries in the curbside recycling container?
True
False
False
Batteries should be brought to your local recycling center to dispose of safely
Is shredded paper recyclable in your curbside recycling container?
Yes
No
No
While paper is generally recyclable, shredded paper is often not accepted in curbside recycling because the small size can cause issues with getting jammed in the machinery
Can you use water bottles to make a carpet?
Yes
No
Yes
Recycled PET can be used to make new bottles, but also fiber for carpets, fabric for clothing, and other products.
How long does it take for plastic bags take to decompose (break down)?
A.) 10-20 years
B.) 20-30 years
C.) 30-40 years
B.) 20-30 years
This is why it is so important to use reusable bags as opposed to plastic ones.
How much of all plastic is actually recycled?
A.) 9%
B.) 43%
C.) 76%
A.) 9%
Most plastic packaging is made from 7 grades of plastic that are incompatible with each other and costly to sort for recycling
Recycling saves energy?
True
False
True
It takes less energy to recycle materials that to make new ones from scratch