Plastic-Free Living: How Much Do You Know?

What is the primary environmental concern associated with single-use plastics?

• Air pollution

• Soil erosion

• Water pollution

• Noise pollution

Which international agreement aims to reduce the production and use of single-use plastics?

• The Plastic Reduction Protocol

• The Single-Use Plastic Ban Agreement

• The Paris Agreement

• The Plastic Waste Reduction Convention

Which of the following is a common harm caused by single-use plastic pollution in marine ecosystems?

• Increased fish population

• Improved coral reef health

• Entanglement of marine animals in plastic debris

• Increased oxygen levels in the oceans

Which country is often cited as having one of the most successful plastic bottle recycling programs in the world?

• Canada

• Germany

• India

• United States

What is the term for the tiny particles that result from the breakdown of larger plastic items and can be harmful to marine life?

• Plastic blobs

• Macroplastics

• Plastisphere

• Microplastics

You are part of a team planning a beach cleanup event. What considerations would you take into account to ensure the event is both effective in reducing plastic pollution and environmentally friendly?

• Promoting the use of biodegradable trash bags and reusable gloves

• Providing single-use plastic gloves and bags for participants

• Focusing solely on collecting larger plastic items rather than microplastics

• Organizing the event during a busy tourist season for maximum participation

What is the most common source of single-use plastic pollution in our oceans and waterways?

• Abandoned fishing nets

• Plastic straws

• Plastic bags

• Plastic water bottles

Which of the following plastics is commonly used in single-use water bottles?

• PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate)

• PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)

• HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene)

• PP (Polypropylene)

How can consumers determine whether a plastic item is recyclable in their local recycling program?

• By checking the color of the plastic

• By reading the barcode on the item

• By shaking the item to see if it makes a plastic sound

• By looking for a recycling symbol with a number inside it

Reorder the following steps to reduce plastic pollution:

• Reduce

• Reuse

• Recycle

• Refuse