Recycling Awareness

What is the process of converting waste materials into reusable materials called?

• Incineration

• Recycling

• Dumping

• Landfilling

Which of the following is not a recyclable material: plastic, glass, or styrofoam?

• plastic

• glass

• cardboard

• styrofoam

What is the symbol for recyclable materials called?

• Recycling symbol

• Yellow square

• Blue circle

• Green triangle

What is the term for reusing old items in their original form instead of throwing them away?

• Sidewayscycling

• Recycling

• Upcycling

• Downcycling

What is the most commonly recycled material in Spain?

• paper

• glass

• aluminum

• plastic

What is the purpose of composting in the recycling process?

• To reduce the amount of paper in landfills

• To generate electricity from organic waste

• To turn waste into plastic products

• To break down organic waste into nutrient-rich soil

Answer explanation

Composting is the process of breaking down organic waste into nutrient-rich soil, not reducing paper in landfills, generating electricity from organic waste, or turning waste into plastic products.

What are the three R's of recycling?

• Rinse, Repeat, Restore

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

• Rip, Roast, Run

• Refuse, Return, Replenish

What is the environmental impact of recycling?

• The environmental impact of recycling includes reducing energy consumption, conserving natural resources, and reducing pollution.

• Increasing energy consumption and pollution

• Depleting natural resources and increasing pollution

• Reducing energy consumption but increasing pollution

What are some common items that can be recycled?

• Paper, plastic, glass, aluminum cans, cardboard

• Clothing, shoes, accessories

• Books, magazines, newspapers

• Bananas, oranges, apples

How can individuals contribute to recycling efforts in their community?

• By separating recyclable materials from their waste and participating in local recycling programs.

• By burning all waste to reduce the amount of trash

• By ignoring recycling programs and continuing to dispose of waste improperly

• By throwing all waste in the same bin