Organize a School Cleanup Event

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 onceUse it many times over a long periodChoose the thickest oneRecycle it after a week

2. 2. Why does litter on a street end up in rivers?

   Birds carry most of itStreet sweepers dump it thereRain washes it into storm drains that flow to waterwaysIt dissolves into groundwater

3. 3. A good goal is best described as…

   Big and vagueKept secretSomething someone else picksSpecific, measurable and with a deadline

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

   Wet items recycle fasterIt isn't needed at allFood residue can spoil a whole batchIt makes the bin smell nicer only

5. 5. What should you NOT pick up with bare hands?

   A candy wrapperA plastic bottleBroken glass or needlesA paper cup

6. 6. Why do the UN Global Goals connect to each other?

   They're all the same goalProgress on one (like clean water) helps others (like health)They don't connectEach country picks only one

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

   A greasy pizza boxA clean cereal boxOffice paperA flattened shipping box