Plastic Recycling Quiz

What happens to the plastic bottle after it is thrown into the blue bin?

• It goes to a separate place and gets melted down

• It gets sorted and reused as it is

• It is sent to a landfill

• It is exported to other countries for recycling

How much of our discarded plastic went through the recycling process in 2017?

• 8.4%

• 20%

• 50%

• 100%

What happened to the plastic that was not recycled?

• It ended up in the ocean

• It was exported to other countries

• It was incinerated

• It was reused for other purposes

Why do many American municipalities cut down or cancel their recycling programs?

• They don't have enough resources for recycling

• They don't believe in recycling

• They export their recycling to other countries

• They can't find buyers for their recycled materials

What does the recycling symbol on products indicate?

• The product is made from recycled materials

• The product can be easily recycled

• The product is environmentally friendly

• The product is biodegradable

What did Kathleen Smith sue Keurig for?

• False advertising

• Product defects

• Environmental pollution

• Unfair pricing

What is the best thing individuals can do to tackle the plastic crisis?

• Stop recycling altogether

• Buy products made from recycled materials

• Put all plastic waste in the blue bin

• Reduce plastic consumption

What is the main problem with the current recycling system?

• Lack of recycling facilities

• Misleading recycling labels

• Inefficient recycling processes

• Lack of consumer awareness

Who is responsible for the misleading recycling messaging?

• Environmental organizations

• Government agencies

• Plastic industry and retailers

• Recycling companies

What is the role of the F.T.C. in protecting consumers?

• Setting rules on consumer labeling

• Promoting recycling initiatives

• Enforcing recycling regulations

• Managing recycling facilities