Clean a Shoreline or Creek

Quick quiz

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

1. 1. Which choice saves the most resources?

   Recycling it right awayThrowing it away carefullyBuying a 'green' replacementReusing what you already own

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

   It dissolves into groundwaterStreet sweepers dump it thereBirds carry most of itRain washes it into storm drains that flow to waterways

3. 3. 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

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

   A plastic bottleBroken glass or needlesA candy wrapperA paper cup

5. 5. 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

6. 6. While picking up litter, which item is the most common found worldwide?

   Cigarette buttsGlass jarsOld shoesCar parts

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

   A clean cereal boxOffice paperA greasy pizza boxA flattened shipping box