Plastic Bottles?

How many plastic bottles does the average American buy each year?

• Exactly 250

• About 100

• More than 300

• Less than 200

How many plastic bottles are used by humans per minute worldwide?

• Ten million

• One thousand

• One hundred thousand

• One million

What percentage of plastic bottles bought in 2016 were recycled into new bottles?

• More than 50%

• Exactly 7%

• About 25%

• Less than 10%

What is the estimated amount of plastic created by humans as of today?

• More than fifteen billion tons

• Over eight billion tons

• Under five billion tons

• Exactly ten billion tons

By what year do some studies predict that plastic in the ocean will outweigh all the fish?

• 2025

• 2040

• 2050

• 2100

What did the Pacific Institute find about the oil consumption for plastic water bottles in the U.S.?

• Less than 10 million barrels annually

• Over 30 million barrels annually

• 28 million barrels in 2016

• 17 million barrels in 2006

Which city was the first in the U.S. to ban most single-use plastic water bottles?

• San Diego

• Concord, Massachusetts

• University of Vermont

• None of the above

What was an unintended consequence of the University of Vermont's ban on single-use plastic water bottles?

• Decrease in plastic pollution

• 20% increase in all plastic bottle shipments

• Improved recycling rates

• Increased use of glass bottles

What is a major environmental concern with aluminum cans made from new aluminum?

• They are not recyclable

• They contribute to deforestation

• Mining, refining, smelting processes

• They biodegrade too quickly

Which material requires 40% more energy to transport due to its weight compared to plastic?

• Glass

• Styrofoam

• Aluminum

• Corn-based plastic