Costing the earth 2024

Alternatives to single-use plastic. Which of the following are the best eco-friendly alternatives to sinlge-use plastic items?

• Plastic fork and knife for takeout(cheap and convenient)
• Reusable bamboo cutlery set(washable and durable)
• Biodegradable coffee cup with a compostable lid(beeter than traditional plastic, but still disposable)
• Refillable container for cotton swabs made from bamboo
• Wrapping leftover sandwiches in plastic wrap(keeps them fresh)

Greenwashing. When the first know greenwashing took place?

• BC 100
• 1930
• 1960
• 1950
• 2005

Greenwashing. What is it?

• The way businesses produce is harmful to the environment, but they show it as protecting the environment
• Green laundry is being washed
• Companies produce things in an environmentally friendly way
• Companies who do not know that their production method is as harmful to the environment as it actually is

Greenwashing. How many US executives admit to greenwashing?

• 0%
• 58%
• 67%
• 68,5%
• 68%

What plastic size is considered as microplastic?

• Seven millimeters
• Less than seven millimeters
• Five millimeters
• Less than five millimeters

How long does it take for plastics to decompose?

• 10 years
• 50 years
• 100+ years

What is the biggest source of microplastics

• Bottle caps
• Car tires
• Candy wrappers
• Fish nets

ZERO WASTE MOVEMENT. What is the purpose of zero waste lifestyle?

• It's purpose is sending as little waste to landfills as possible.
• To help people save money on household bills.
• To nullify all the plastic in the world.

What are the solutions to microplastics

• Drive more by car
• Spend time with your family
• Avoiding single-use plastics
• Using alternative transportation
• Walk 60 minutes outside per day

ZERO WASTE MOVEMENT. What characterizes zero waste lifestyle?

• Buying secondhand.
• Be a vegetarian.
• Recycle.
• DIY method.
• Eat rotten foods.