Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Quiz

What does it mean to reduce?

• To use more resources

• To use fewer resources

• To throw things away

Which of the following is a way to reduce?

• Buying more toys

• Using less water

• Throwing away paper

What does it mean to reuse?

• To use things once and throw them away

• To use things again

• To buy new things

Which of the following is a way to reduce energy use?

• Leaving lights on

• Turning off lights when not in use

• Using more appliances

What is recycling?

• Throwing things in the trash

• Turning old materials into new things

• Buying new products

What can you do with old clothes to reuse them?

• Throw them away

• Make them into cleaning rags

• Buy new clothes

Why is recycling beneficial?

• It increases waste

• It saves resources

• It costs more money

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of recycling?

• Reduces pollution

• Saves energy

• Increases waste

Why is reducing important?

• It helps making less waste

• It makes things more expensive

• It uses more resources

How can you help reduce plastic waste?

• Use single-use plastic bags

• Use reusable shopping bags

• Buy more plastic products