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Sustainability Challenge Quiz

Test your knowledge on sustainability and waste management with our engaging quiz! This quiz contains 17 thought-provoking questions that will help you understand the importance of recycling, energy conservation, and eco-friendly practices.

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Proper waste disposal methods
Environmental statistics
Energy efficiency in schools
Water conservation techniques

17 Questions4 MinutesCreated by GreeningLeaf921

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What bin do disposable coffee cups go into?

Red Waste Bin

Blue Paper and Cardboard Bin

Green Compost Bin

Yellow Recycling Bin

How long does it take a plastic bottle to decompose?

212 + years

1000 + years

450 + years

1156 + years

Where is the most contaminated bin in the school?

Staff room

VCE study Centre

Junior Boys Bin

Cafeteria Bins

What is the most waste polluted city in the world?

Beijing, China

Delhi, India

Zabol, Iran

New York City, USA

What is the most waste polluted state in Australia

New South Wales

Victoria

Western Australia

Queensland

How much of our waste is actually being recycled at our school?

81% of our waste

91% of our waste

9% of our waste

19% of our waste

What device has our school recently bought that will dramatically reduce our community’s plastic waste?

Plastic Shredder

Laser cutter

Extrusion Machine

Plastic up-cycler

True of False you can recycle soft plastic by disposing it in a ‘red-cycle’ bin in front of Coles

True

False

What are the three ‘R’s?

Recycle, replant, refill

Re-plan, re-track, reuse

Recycle, reduce, reuse

Reuse, remake, reset

Can you still recycle something that is still covered in food?

True

False

What is the biggest energy consumer in our school?

Lights

Projector

Printers

What type of supermarket bag is more ecofriendly, paper or plastic?

Paper Bag

Plastic Bag

Neither is fine

None of the above

The kitchen and laundry are high consumers of water using 15-20% of total water consumption. What is the most effective way to save water in these rooms?

Using water efficient dishwashers and front end loaders

Re use rinse water from the washing machine

Only use appliances when full

Plug the sink when washing dishes or peeling vegetables

In many areas of Australia people have been using a water-saving product for over 100 years. Which product is it?

Solar water purifier

Water windmill

Desalination device

Rainwater tank

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