Adopt a Green Space

Quick quiz

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

1. 1. 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

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

   Street sweepers dump it thereBirds carry most of itIt dissolves into groundwaterRain washes it into storm drains that flow to waterways

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

   A greasy pizza boxA clean cereal boxOffice paperA flattened shipping box

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

   Broken glass or needlesA paper cupA candy wrapperA plastic bottle

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

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

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

   Cigarette buttsGlass jarsOld shoesCar parts

7. 7. Which choice saves the most resources?

   Recycling it right awayReusing what you already ownThrowing it away carefullyBuying a 'green' replacement