Sustainability Fair Quiz

How many times can aluminum be recycled into new aluminum?

• It can't

• Once

• Twice

• There is no limit!

Which of these items can be recycled?

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What percent does food/yard waste make up at the Missoula landfill?

• ~80%

• None. Everything is composted.

• ~50%

• ~30%

How much trash does the average American create per day?

• 10 lbs

• 4.9 lbs

• 7.3 lbs

• 3 lbs

Properly recycling means:

• Removing lids from bottles

• Rinsing any food/drink contamination from products

• Disregarding the symbol number on the bottom of plastic containers, all plastic is able to be recycled

What percent of waste disposed in the United States is able to be recycled?

• 60%

• 50%

• 75%

What percent of waste is recycled here in Montana?

• 5%

• 28%

• 15%

• 19%

Waste diversion, of any kind, including recycling, tends to create twice the economic activity per ton of conventional disposal.

• True

• False

What are some challenges that face Montana when it comes to recycling?

• Low population density

• High transportation costs

• Limited market for recyclables

• Recycling contamination

What ideas do you have for increased participation in Montana's recycling programs?

(Feel free to leave blank as well!)