Hand Something Down — Full Week

Quick quiz

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

1. 1. A reusable bag only beats plastic bags if you…

   Use it many times over a long periodUse it onceRecycle it after a weekChoose the thickest one

2. 2. Why rinse a container before recycling it?

   Food residue can spoil a whole batchIt makes the bin smell nicer onlyWet items recycle fasterIt isn't needed at all

3. 3. While sorting recycling, which item most often contaminates the paper bin?

   Office paperA flattened shipping boxA greasy pizza boxA clean cereal box

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

   Batteries recharge in landfillsIt's too heavy for the binIt's only a rule for car batteriesIt can leak toxic metals or start fires in trucks

5. 5. Which choice saves the most resources?

   Reusing what you already ownRecycling it right awayBuying a 'green' replacementThrowing it away carefully

6. 6. Which of these is the best first step for less waste?

   Reduce what you useThrow it in any binBuy a new oneBurn it

7. 7. Why do small daily actions matter?

   They add up over many people and daysThey don'tOnly big companies countThey cost more