Recycling Skills

What can be recycled?

• Metal straws

• Plastic bottles and glass jars

• Leather bags

• Styrofoam containers

Why is recycling important?

• Recycling does not have any impact on reducing pollution

• Recycling helps conserve resources, reduce pollution, save energy, and decrease waste sent to landfills.

• Recycling is a waste of time and resources

• Recycling is harmful to the environment

Which bin should you put paper waste in?

• Trash bin

• Recycling bin

• Compost bin

• Laundry basket

What does the recycling symbol with three arrows in a triangle represent?

• Symbol for waste disposal

• Sign for composting

• Indicator for hazardous materials

• International symbol for recycling

Which of the following is NOT recyclable?

• Plastic bottles

• Newspapers

• Styrofoam

• Glass jars

How does recycling help the environment?

• Recycling consumes more energy

• Recycling reduces waste, conserves resources, saves energy, and decreases pollution.

• Recycling depletes resources

• Recycling increases waste production

What should you do before recycling a plastic bottle?

• Empty, remove cap, rinse

• Crush the bottle

• Fill it with water

• Leave the cap on

What does the recycling symbol with a number inside a triangle mean?

• Expiration date of the product

• Manufacturer of the product

• Weight of the product

• Type of plastic used in the product

Which bin should you put food scraps in?

• Trash bin

• Recycling bin

• Laundry basket

• Compost bin

What happens to recyclable materials after they are collected?

• Recyclable materials are sent to landfills directly without any processing.

• Recyclable materials are burned in incinerators releasing harmful pollutants into the air.

• Recyclable materials are sorted, cleaned, processed, and then turned into new products.

• Recyclable materials are stored indefinitely without any further action.