Go Green Go Smart

According to the text, what initially shocked Kushagra when he went shopping with his mother?

• The variety of items in the market.

• The expensive prices of goods.

• The road littered with refuse like disposable glasses and polythene bags.

• The two different coloured bins by the park.

What did Kushagra's mother explain to him about the blue and green bins they saw?

• They were for collecting donations for the needy.

• They were for different types of recyclable materials only.

• The green bin was for biodegradable items for compost, and the blue bin was for recyclables like glass and metal.

• One was for household waste, and the other was for garden waste.

Why did Kushagra's mother choose to buy a tetra pack of juice instead of a can of cola?

• Because it was cheaper.

• Because Kushagra preferred juice.

• Because the tetra pack could be thrown in the blue bin to reduce waste.

• Because cola was sold out at the kiosk.

During the Green Week discussion in Kushagra's class, what suggestion did Mehak make?

• To use the reverse of printouts for rough work.

• To use cloth napkins and reusable plates instead of disposable ones.

• To share old toys and magazines.

• To bring their own water bottles.

What impressed Kushagra about Ms Shubhangi's statement regarding recycled paper?

• That recycled paper was cheaper than new paper.

• That using recycled paper made notebooks look different.

• That for every 42 notebooks made from 100% recycled paper, an entire tree was saved.

• That recycled paper could only be used for rough work.

According to the text, what does 'Recycle' mean?

• To use the same objects again.

• To reduce the amount of garbage produced.

• To make new things from old ones.

• To clean old items before throwing them away.

What does 'Reuse' imply according to the source?

• Discarding items responsibly.

• Cleaning and using the same objects again.

• Minimising the purchase of new items.

• Breaking down old items for their components.

What action demonstrates Kushagra's growing awareness as a smart shopper?

• Buying a can of cola because he was thirsty.

• Forgetting to bring a bag for his shopping.

• Looking for the recyclable sign on stationery items and carrying his jute bag.

• Insisting on buying brightly coloured markers.

What was Puru's idea during the Green Week discussions that was greatly appreciated?

• Asking everyone to plant more trees.

• Suggesting the class should visit a recycling plant.

• To celebrate 'Earth Hour' once a month by turning off non-essential lights.

• Encouraging everyone to walk or cycle to school.

Kushagra was impressed by

• blue bin

• class ideas

• 3Rs

• tetra pack