Recycling

What is one benefit of recycling plastics?

• Reduces landfill waste
• Increases pollution
• Conserves natural resources
• Requires more energy than producing new plastics

Which of the following materials can be used as an alternative to plastic?

• Glass
• Styrofoam
• Metal
• Polyethylene

What is a disadvantage of using plastics?

• They can take hundreds of years to decompose
• They are lightweight and durable
• They are often recyclable
• They can release harmful chemicals when broken down

How does recycling benefit the economy?

• Creates jobs in recycling industries
• Increases the cost of materials
• Reduces the need for new materials
• Decreases the efficiency of production

What is one of the main reasons to reduce plastic use?

• To protect marine life
• To increase plastic production
• To create more plastic waste
• To make recycling harder

What is a potential environmental impact of plastic waste?

• Pollution of oceans and waterways
• Increased biodiversity
• Improvement in soil quality
• Harm to wildlife

What is one way to reduce plastic consumption?

• Using reusable bags
• Buying single-use plastics
• Choosing products with excess packaging
• Opting for disposable items

Which of the following is a reason people might be against plastic use?

• Plastics can harm the environment
• Plastics are always biodegradable
• Plastics are more expensive than alternatives
• Plastics are used in many products

What can individuals do to help with recycling efforts?

• Ignore recycling rules
• Throw everything in the general waste bin
• Educate others about recycling
• Sort their recyclables correctly

Which of the following statements about plastics and recycling are true?

• Plastics can take hundreds of years to decompose in landfills.
• Recycling plastics reduces the need for new raw materials.
• All plastics can be recycled easily without any processing.
• Plastics are biodegradable and break down quickly in nature.