Sustainability Quiz

What does being sustainable mean?

• Reducing the amount of items that we use daily
• Using natural resources in a way that we can continue doing for a long time.
• Making more items we need before resources run out
• Not using anything made of plastic

How much plastic waste does the world produce every year?

• 400 tonnes
• 250 tonnes
• 70 million tonnes
• 300 million tonnes

Which of the 3Rs should you try first?

• Reduce
• Reuse
• Recycle
• All are equally important

What is the most suitable way for Singapore to generate clean energy?

• Solar
• Wind
• Hydropower
• Geothermal

What is not a way that Singapore gets its water

• Rainwater Catchment
• Piped water from Indonesia
• Used Water Purification
• Desalination

What can you put into Singapore's blue recycling bins?

• Electronic Waste
• Food Waste
• Metal
• Wood

Which of the 3Rs does upcycling fall under?

• Reduce
• Reuse
• Recycle
• None of the above

Which way of generating energy produces the most carbon dioxide?

• Coal
• Natural Gas
• Petroleum
• Nuclear Fission

How can someone reduce the amount of waste they produce?

• Double bagging groceries with plastic bags at the supermarket
• Using disposable cutlery to avoid needing to wash any dishes
• Using a paper straw to drink beverages
• Using your own reusable cutlery when eating out

What must you do before throwing items into recycling bins?

• All items must be opened to ensure nothing is inside
• Ensure that items thrown are all flat to fit more items
• Items have to be light to ensure easy transport
• Items have to be cleaned to ensure no contamination occurs