Would Banning Plastic Bottles Help or Hurt the Planet?

What is one of the first things that might come to mind when seeing someone holding a plastic bottle of water?

• Quick and cheap hydration

• A piece of art

• A new technology gadget

• A rare collectible

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How many plastic bottles does the average American buy more than of each year?

• 400

• 300

• 200

• 100

What percentage of plastic bottles bought in 2016 were collected and recycled?

• More than 90%

• About 75%

• Less than 50%

• Less than 25%

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What is one of the materials that early forms of plastic gave us?

• Steel

• Silk

• PVC

• Wood

By what year do some research studies predict that plastic in the ocean will outweigh all the fish?

• 2050

• 2065

• 2040

• 2025

What city became the first U.S. city to ban most single-use plastic water bottles?

• New York, New York

• Austin, Texas

• San Diego, California

• Concord, Massachusetts

What unintended consequence occurred after the University of Vermont banned single-use plastic water bottles?

• Total shipments of all plastic bottles increased

• Increased use of glass bottles

• Decrease in overall beverage sales

• Increased use of paper cups

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What is a problem with glass bottles compared to plastic bottles?

• They are lighter

• They require less energy to transport

• They are biodegradable

• They are heavier

How many barrels of oil did Americans need to fuel their plastic water bottle needs for one year, after a 65% increase in consumption?

• Over 28 million barrels

• Exactly 20 million barrels

• Less than 10 million barrels

• About 17 million barrels

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What is a potential issue with corn-based plastics?

• They are toxic to animals

• They are not durable

• They can't be recycled the same way as regular plastic

• They are too expensive