Neighbourhood Cleanup Crew — 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. While picking up litter, which item is the most common found worldwide?

   Glass jarsOld shoesCigarette buttsCar parts

3. 3. Which tip is most likely to change someone's behaviour?

   A specific action with a clear reasonA warning that everything is doomedA rule with no explanationA long list of facts

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

   It isn't needed at allIt makes the bin smell nicer onlyFood residue can spoil a whole batchWet items recycle faster

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

   Rain washes it into storm drains that flow to waterwaysIt dissolves into groundwaterBirds carry most of itStreet sweepers dump it there

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

   Specific, measurable and with a deadlineBig and vagueSomething someone else picksKept secret

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

   A greasy pizza boxA clean cereal boxOffice paperA flattened shipping box