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True or False If a plastic container is stamped with a triangle with a number in it, then it can be recycled.
False The numbers are only there to indicate what type of plastic resin the container is made of.
100
You make a sandwich and have meat left over. What do you store it in? a) plastic container b) original package c) glass container d) plastic wrap
c) glass container **plastics contain chemicals that can leak into foods
100
Coffee that has the 'fair trade' label is special because...? a) it has no pesticides in it b) it is organic c) it has less caffeine than regular coffee d) workers who harvest the coffee bean are paid fairly
d) workers who harvest the coffee bean are paid fairly
100
Plastics appear in which of the following: a) clothes b) carpets c) food d) all of the above
d) all of the above
100
Cheese made on a farm where the milk is made is called: a) Artisanal b) Farmstead c) Organic d) Kosher
b) Farmstead
200
What are plastics made from? a) coal b) natural gas and petroleum c) limestone d) all of the above
b) natural gas and petroleum **plastics are made from "excrement of oil" which is the leftover by-products of petroleum refining (making oil and gas)
200
Peaches, pears and potatoes are listed in a group of 12 fruits and vegetables which are known for what? a) grown with unsustainable methods b) mostly imported from far away countries c) most often contaminated by pesticides d) often genetically modified
c) most often contaminated by pesticides
200
True or False More than 2 billion people have no access to safe drinking water.
False
200
True or False Farmers can now "grow" plastics in their fields.
True **Farmers can grow potatoes, sugar cane and corn which have dextrose ...which can be turned into PLA a plastic replacement product.
200
What is the most popular fuel for home heating? a) wood b) oil c) electricity d) natural gas
d) natural gas
300
The government requires that toilets use no more than how much water per flush? a) 4 litres b) 6 litres c) 8 litres d) 10 litres
b) 6 litres **toilets account for nearly 30% of a home's water use**
300
What percentage of average landfills are filled up with food scraps and grass clippings? a) 25% b) 18% c) 11% d) 5%
a) 25%
300
A five-minute shower uses how much water? a) 50 litres b) 100 litres c) 150 litres d) 200 litres
b) 100 litres
300
One ton of recycled paper saves how much water? a) 5,000 litres b) 25,000 litres c) 75,000 litres d) 100,000 litres
b) 25,000 litres
300
What type of logging cuts down small areas of same-aged trees?
Shelterwood
400
How much water can you save every year by replacing a standard shower head with a water-saving one? a) 25,000 litres b) 50,000 litres c) 75,000 litres d) 100,000 litres
c) 75,000 litres
400
Which country uses more energy per home for heating? a) Russia b) Canada
a) Russia **Temperatures in Russia are colder than Canada on average
400
True or False Glass is the most difficult material to recycle.
False **glass can be re-used for a very long time** **glass takes 4,000 years to decompose on average**
400
What percentage of the world's population works in agriculture (farming)? a) 10% b) 20% c) 30% d) 40%
d) 40%
400
True or False Motor oil can be recycled.
True **motor oil doesn't wear out, it just gets dirty, and it can be recycled**
500
How much of the world's energy is used for heating? a) 47% b) 57% c) 67% d) 77%
a) 47% **transportation uses 27% of the world's energy**
500
How much garbage does Canada produce per person in one year? a) 255 kg b) 470 kg c) 777 kg d) 899 kg
c) 777 kg per person **Canada was the worst in the world in 2009**
500
One tree makes how many pieces of paper? a) 1,000 b) 3,000 c) 5,000 d) 7,000
b) 3,000
500
What are the 3 pillars of sustainability?
Environmental Economic Social
500
What is the #1 recycled material in the USA? a) paper b) plastic c) aluminum d) glass
c) aluminum **it is the most easily recycled material, takes much less energy and the aluminum can can be back on the shelf 60 days after being put in the blue bin**