Recycling and Waste Management Quiz

Are rubbish and litter the same thing?

• Yes, both refer to general waste.

• No, rubbish is only food waste, litter is packaging.

• No, rubbish is thrown in bins, litter is thrown carelessly.

• Yes, but only in urban areas.

What are old stone quarries and sand pits commonly used for?

• Recycling centers

• Factories

• Landfill sites

• Wildlife parks

Landfill sites are environmentally safe places because they collect all waste.

• True

• False

Can we all make less rubbish?

• No, it’s unavoidable.

• Only governments can.

• Yes, by making small changes.

• Only companies can.

Which of the following is NOT a way to reduce rubbish?

• Recycling more

• Using more plastic bags

• Composting organic waste

• Bringing your own shopping bag

What do the 3 Rs stand for?

• Recycle, Restore, Reuse

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

• Rebuild, Reduce, Reuse

• Repair, Recycle, Reduce

Which of the following is the universal symbol of recycling?

• A green circle

• Three chasing arrows in a triangle

• A red bin

• A plastic bottle

Which of the following materials can be recycled? (Choose all that apply)

• Plastic

• Paper

• Glass

• Food wrappers

• Metal

Which bin does an apple core go in?

• Plastic

• Organic

• Glass

• Paper

Which bin does a newspaper go in?

• Paper

• Plastic

• Metal

• Organic