Paper Waste and Sustainability (4C)

Is Paper Waste recyclable?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

• I don't know

Which of the following is not a negative impact caused by Paper Waste?

• Paper production causes deforestation.

• Sea creatures mistake paper as food, causing them to choke and die.

• Paper production uses enormous amounts of energy.

• Paper production causes loss of habitat.

How much paper waste was generated in Singapore in 2021?

• about 1,312,000 tonnes

• about 982,000 tonnes

• about 1,013,000 tonnes

• about 1,136,000 tonnes

How many % of paper waste was recycled in Singapore in 2021?

• 21%

• 5%

• 39%

• 48%

Paper can be recycled a maximum of 7 times.

• True

• False

Which of the following types of paper can be recycled?

• White office paper

• Magazines

• Toilet Paper

• Waxed Paper

What can we do to reduce and prevent paper waste?

• Recycle used paper

• Use digital copies instead of physical copies

• Using both sides of a piece of paper

• Throwing used tissue paper in the recycling bin