Plastic Pollution Awareness Quiz

Which country hosted World Environment Day 2023?

• India

• Sweden

• Côte d'Ivoire

• Canada

What is the main source of microplastics in the ocean?

• Cotton fabric

• Soap bubbles

• Broken-down plastic waste

• Saltwater plants

How many plastic bags are estimated to be used worldwide every year?

• 100 million

• 500 billion

• 1 billion

• 2 trillion

What harmful gas is released when plastic is burned?

• Carbon dioxide

• Hydrogen

• Methane

• Dioxins

Which of these is not a sustainable practice?

• Using a refillable water bottle

• Composting food scraps

• Buying single-use plastic snacks

• Carrying your own shopping bag

Which type of plastic is least recyclable?

• PET (water bottles)

• HDPE (milk jugs)

• PVC (pipes)

• LDPE (plastic wraps)

What does the term 'zero waste' mean?

• Producing no food at home

• Reusing only food waste

• Sending nothing to landfill

• Recycling plastic only

Which of these is a natural alternative to plastic food wrap?

• Foil wrap

• Beeswax wrap

• Styrofoam cover

• Rubber wrap

How long does it take for a plastic bottle to break down in nature?

• 10 years

• 50 years

• 100 years

• 450 years

What is the main goal of World Environment Day?

• To plant trees only

• To collect donations

• To raise global awareness and inspire action

• To punish polluters