Compost the Scraps — Group Edition

Quick quiz

These ask about details you only notice by really doing the task. Get every one right to pass.

1. 1. Which of these should NOT go in a typical home compost bin?

   Coffee groundsEggshellsMeat bones and dairyApple cores

2. 2. Why should a dead battery never go in the regular trash?

   It's too heavy for the binIt can leak toxic metals or start fires in trucksIt's only a rule for car batteriesBatteries recharge in landfills

3. 3. A compost pile smells sour and wet. What fixes it?

   Add more fruit peelsAdd dry 'browns' like leaves or cardboardAdd waterSeal it with a lid and leave it

4. 4. Which choice saves the most resources?

   Throwing it away carefullyBuying a 'green' replacementRecycling it right awayReusing what you already own