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Plastic Recycling Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What happens to the plastic bottle after it is thrown into the blue bin?

a)

It goes to a separate place and gets melted down

b)

It gets sorted and reused as it is

c)

It is sent to a landfill

d)

It is exported to other countries for recycling

2.

How much of our discarded plastic went through the recycling process in 2017?

a)

8.4%

b)

20%

c)

50%

d)

100%

3.

What happened to the plastic that was not recycled?

a)

It ended up in the ocean

b)

It was exported to other countries

c)

It was incinerated

d)

It was reused for other purposes

4.

Why do many American municipalities cut down or cancel their recycling programs?

a)

They don't have enough resources for recycling

b)

They don't believe in recycling

c)

They export their recycling to other countries

d)

They can't find buyers for their recycled materials

5.

What does the recycling symbol on products indicate?

a)

The product is made from recycled materials

b)

The product can be easily recycled

c)

The product is environmentally friendly

d)

The product is biodegradable

6.

What did Kathleen Smith sue Keurig for?

a)

False advertising

b)

Product defects

c)

Environmental pollution

d)

Unfair pricing

7.

What is the best thing individuals can do to tackle the plastic crisis?

a)

Stop recycling altogether

b)

Buy products made from recycled materials

c)

Put all plastic waste in the blue bin

d)

Reduce plastic consumption

8.

What is the main problem with the current recycling system?

a)

Lack of recycling facilities

b)

Misleading recycling labels

c)

Inefficient recycling processes

d)

Lack of consumer awareness

9.

Who is responsible for the misleading recycling messaging?

a)

Environmental organizations

b)

Government agencies

c)

Plastic industry and retailers

d)

Recycling companies

10.

What is the role of the F.T.C. in protecting consumers?

a)

Setting rules on consumer labeling

b)

Promoting recycling initiatives

c)

Enforcing recycling regulations

d)

Managing recycling facilities

11.

What is the current status of plastic recycling exports to China?

a)

They have increased

b)

They have remained the same

c)

They have decreased

d)

They have been banned

12.

What is the impact of companies hiding behind green marketing ploys?

a)

Consumers are more likely to recycle

b)

Consumers are misled into buying non-recyclable products

c)

Companies become more environmentally friendly

d)

Companies face legal consequences

13.

What is the recommended approach to buying products in relation to recycling?

a)

Buy products with recyclable packaging

b)

Buy products made from recycled materials

c)

Buy products without any recycling symbol

d)

Buy products based on personal preference

14.

What is the main message of the video?

a)

Recycling is the solution to the plastic crisis

b)

Individuals should take full responsibility for recycling

c)

The current recycling system is flawed

d)

Companies are doing enough to address the plastic crisis

15.

What is the suggested action for individuals regarding recycling?

a)

Continue recycling as much as possible

b)

Stop recycling completely

c)

Recycle only certain types of plastic

d)

Recycle only paper and not plastic