Sustainability Quiz

What is the definition of sustainability?

• Using natural resources in a way that meets our current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

• Reducing waste and conserving resources.

• Finding new uses for old items.

• All of the above.

What are the 3 R's of sustainability?

• Reduce, recycle, reuse.

• Reduce, reuse, repair.

• Recycle, repurpose, renew.

• Reduce, reuse, recycle.

What is upcycling?

• The process of converting waste materials into new products.

• The practice of using fewer resources.

• The act of finding new purposes for items instead of throwing them away.

• The transformation of an item into something new and valuable.

How does recycling help with sustainability?

• It conserves natural resources.

• It reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills.

• It creates new products from old materials.

• All of the above.

Which of the following is an example of upcycling?

• Turning an old t-shirt into a reusable shopping bag.

• Composting food scraps.

• Buying products with less packaging.

• Sorting recyclables into different bins.

What is the purpose of the 3 R's of sustainability?

• To reduce waste and conserve resources.

• To create new products from recycled materials.

• To find new uses for old items.

• All of the above.

How does reusing items contribute to sustainability?

• It reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills.

• It conserves natural resources.

• It creates new products from old materials.

• Both A and B.

What is the main goal of sustainability?

• To protect the environment for future generations.

• To reduce the use of natural resources.

• To find new uses for old items.

• All of the above.

Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of sustainability?

• Reducing waste.

• Reusing items.

• Recycling materials.

• Buying new products.

Sustainability involves finding a balance between our use of the Earth's resources and the planet's ability to ___________________________ them.

• replenish

• destroy

• ignore

• consume