TRASH TRIVIA! CCW EarthCare Quiz

How much plastic waste is generated in Australia each year?

• 10 thousand tonnes

• 50 thousand tonnes

• 1 million tonnes

• 3.5 million tonnes

How much of the plastic waste we make in Australia is actually recycled?

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

• More than 75%

True or False: Littering is a criminal offence.

• True, it affects people and the environment.

• False, it's just socially unacceptable.

Which country uses the MOST single use plastic per person (59 kg per year each)?

• Korea

• USA

• United Kingdom

• Australia

What is the main reason why we are not seeing a decrease in the amount of waste sent to landfill despite increased recycling efforts?

• There is not enough recycling centres in Australian

• The amount of overall waste we are generating has increased

• There is a lack of education and awareness

You were down at the river one day with mates and left behind your rubbish. How much could you be fined PER PIECE of litter?

• $17

• $150

• $370

• $500

Which bin should a plastic bottle go in?

• Blue:

  PAPER & CARBBOARD

• Green:

  ORGANICS COMPOST

• Yellow:

  MIXED RECYCLING

• Red:

  LANDFILL

What bin should paper napkins and tissues go in?

• Blue:

  PAPER & CARBBOARD

• Green:

  ORGANICS COMPOST

• Yellow:

  MIXED RECYCLING

• Red:

  LANDFILL

You're cleaning out your locker and want to get rid of your pile of study notes. Which bin should it go in?

• Blue:

  PAPER & CARBBOARD

• Green:

  ORGANICS COMPOST

• Yellow:

  MIXED RECYCLING

• Red:

  LANDFILL

You just ate some nachos from the canteen. The container is cardboard but it still has some grease and cheese on it. Which bin should it go in?

• Blue:

  PAPER & CARBBOARD

• Green:

  ORGANICS COMPOST

• Yellow:

  MIXED RECYCLING

• Red:

  LANDFILL