Quiz on Recycling

WHAT IS NOT A DEFINITION OF RECYCLING?

• REUSING FOR THE SAME PURPOSE

• RECOVERING MATERIALS FROM WASTE

• PRODUCING ENERGY FROM WASTE

• CONVERTING WASTE TO NEW MATERIALS

Which of the following is the MOST recyclable?

• Steel
• Paper

• Glass
• Styrofoam

Converting a metal tin can to a pot for a plant is considered:

• RECYCLING

• REUSING

• REDUCING

Melting glass to form a different glass product is considered:

• RECYLING

• REUSING

• REDUCING

Using a plastic bottle as a pencil holder desk accessory is considered:

• RECYCLING

• REUSING

• REDUCING

Pulping paper and generating craft paper from it is considered:

• RECYCLING

• REUSING

• REDUCING

The philosopher who is known to be an advocate of recycling.

The beverage company credited to initiating the "deposit" system for recyclable glass bottles.

What is another word for "creative reuse"?

Another term for "downcycling"