Go Green

What does it mean to "recycle" something?

• Recycling is the process of burning waste materials.
• To recycle something means to throw it away.
• To recycle means to store items in a landfill.
• To recycle something means to use it again in a new way.

Which of the following is an example of "reducing" waste?

• Buying bottled water instead of using a refillable bottle.
• Using disposable plates for a picnic.
• Using reusable bags instead of single-use plastic bags.
• Throwing away old clothes instead of donating them.

What is the opposite of "reuse"?

• recycle
• repair
• restore
• dispose

Why is it important to "reduce" our consumption?

• To increase our consumption for economic growth.
• To ignore environmental issues and focus on convenience.
• To conserve resources, minimize waste, and protect the environment.

• To promote wastefulness and resource depletion.

Which of the following is an example of "reusing" a material?

• Throwing away old newspapers.
• Buying new plastic containers.
• Using aluminum cans for recycling.
• Using glass jars as storage containers.

What is the three R's of sustainability?

• Reduce, Reuse, Restore
• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
• Reduce, Recycle, Reinvest
• Recycle, Reuse, Replenish

By "reusing" items, we can:

• Create more items and clutter our space.
• Reduce waste and conserve resources.
• Increase pollution and deplete resources.
• Encourage wastefulness and inefficiency.

"Reducing" consumption helps to

• increase waste and pollution
• boost energy consumption
• conserve resources and lower environmental impact
• deplete natural resources

"Recycling" materials helps to

• deplete natural resources
• reduce waste and conserve resources
• create more landfill space
• increase pollution and waste

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of recycling?

• Recycling conserves natural resources.
• Recycling creates jobs in the community.
• Recycling can be more expensive than landfilling.
• Recycling reduces waste in landfills.