Plastic Recycling Quiz

What is the primary goal of recycling plastic?

• Incineration

• Landfill disposal

• Reusing plastic

• Manufacturing new plastic

Which recycling symbol is commonly found on plastic bottles?

• Recycling Symbol 1 (♳)

• Recycling Symbol 4 (♶)

• Recycling Symbol 5 (♷)

• Recycling Symbol 7 (♸)

What is the first step in the process of recycling plastic?

• Melting and reshaping

• Collection and sorting

• Burning for energy

• Throwing in the landfill

What is the final step in the process of recycling plastic?

• Manufacturing new products

• Burning the plastic

• Throwing the plastic in the trash

• Leaving the plastic in a landfill

What are the environmental benefits of recycling plastic?

• Increases plastic waste, depletes resources, and increases greenhouse gas emissions

• Reduces plastic waste, conserves resources, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions

How does plastic pollution affect the environment?

• It helps to balance the ecosystem

• It provides a healthy environment for marine life

• It harms marine life, and contaminates water and soil.

What is the impact of plastic pollution on marine life?

• Marine life benefits from plastic pollution

• Plastic pollution can harm marine life through ingestion, entanglement, and habitat destruction.

• Plastic pollution helps to improve marine habitats

What are some ways to reduce plastic waste?

• Using reusable bags and containers, recycling plastic materials, and avoiding single-use plastics

• Burning plastic materials

• Using more plastic products

• Throwing plastic waste in the ocean

Which of the following items is typically not recyclable due to its complex structure?

• Plastic bags

• Plastic bottles

• Styrofoam packaging

• Plastic containers

Which of the following is important for successful plastic recycling?

• Mixing different types of plastics

• Contaminating plastic with food residue

• Consistent and widespread public participation

• Ignoring the recycling symbols on plastic items