Understanding Waste Management in Germany

What is the primary purpose of the blue bin in Germany?

• For organic waste

• For plastic packaging

• For paper and cardboard

• For glass disposal

Why was the yellow sack system introduced in Germany?

• To reduce organic waste

• To simplify waste sorting for households

• To encourage home composting

• To make companies pay for packaging waste recycling

What should not be placed in the yellow bin?

• Food packaging

• Furniture

• Metal cans

• Plastic bottles

What is the difference between the yellow and orange bins?

• They are for different types of glass

• They are actually the same

• One is for indoor use, the other for outdoor

• One is for paper, the other for plastic

What items are not allowed in the orange bin?

• Plastic kitchen waste

• Paper products

• Electrical appliances

• Packaging materials

What should be done with batteries in Germany?

• Disposed of in the glass bins

• Placed in the orange bin

• Returned to stores

• Thrown in the black bin

Where are glass bins typically located in Berlin?

• In commercial areas

• At recycling centers

• In residential yards

• In public squares

What is the color of the bins used for glass disposal?

• Blue and yellow

• Green and white

• Orange and red

• Black and brown

What type of waste is the brown bin intended for?

• Biodegradable waste

• Residual waste

• Plastic waste

• Glass waste

What happens if waste is incorrectly sorted in the brown bin?

• It will be returned to the owner

• It might not be collected

• It will be fined

• It will still be collected