Upcycling and English Quiz

What is upcycling?

• Throwing away old items to make space

• Turning waste materials into something of higher value

• Burning used items to create energy

• Breaking down materials into raw forms

Which used item can be upcycled into a flower pot?

• Plastic bottle

• Old newspaper

• Used tissue

• Business card

Which of the following is not an example of upcycling?

• Making a lamp from a glass jar

• Creating a bag from old jeans

• Throwing a used bottle into the trash

• Building a shelf from wooden pallets

Upcycling can be done by anyone because...

• It requires expensive tools

• It needs no creativity

• It uses simple materials and tools

• It needs large machines

Which of the following items can be used to make a pencil holder?

• Paint brush

• Tin can

• Pipe

• Glue

What tool would you use to add color to your upcycled project?

• Bottle cap

• Glue

• Paint brush

• Pipe

You are creating a toy car. Which of these might be useful for the wheels?

• Paints

• Bottle caps

• Glue

• Water bottle

What item on the list is typically made of plastic and can be upcycled into a bird feeder?

• Water bottle

• Tin can

• Pipe

• Paint brush

What does “used” or “preloved” mean?

• Brand new and expensive

• Slightly broken and useless

• Previously owned or already used

• Recycled into raw materials

Which of the following is an example of used materials?

• Fresh vegetables from a farm

• A plastic bottle that was already used

• New shoes from a store

• A brand new metal spoon