Plastic-Free Shop — Full Week

Quick quiz

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

1. 1. Which of these should NOT go in a typical home compost bin?

   Coffee groundsMeat bones and dairyApple coresEggshells

2. 2. 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

3. 3. A compost pile smells sour and wet. What fixes it?

   Add dry 'browns' like leaves or cardboardAdd more fruit peelsSeal it with a lid and leave itAdd water

4. 4. 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

5. 5. You swapped a meat lunch for a plant-based one. Why does this lower emissions most?

   Meat packaging is the main causeRaising livestock needs far more land, feed and produces methanePlants need no waterVegetables are always local

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

   Office paperA flattened shipping boxA greasy pizza boxA clean cereal box

7. 7. What's the best way to avoid food waste at lunch?

   Throw out anything bruisedOnly eat the packaged itemsTake a smaller portion and go back if still hungryTake extra in case you're hungry