Composting Vs. Recycling
Answer this short composting and recycling quiz and you'll be entered in a draw to win one of three prizes of 2,000 Starwood Hotel points!
Don't forget to properly recycle and compost at home and in the office.
This quiz closes on January 20, 2014.
Thanks for your participation!
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- 1.
True or false: Both the coffee grounds and the filter are compostable.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
It's true! Both the coffee gounds and the filter are compostable. We purchase non-bleached filters which are kinder to the environment.Rate this question:
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- 2.
True or false: Paper towels are compostable.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Used paper towels and Kleenex can be composted. (Do not put paper towels in the compost if they have been used with a non-green cleaner i.e. Windex)Rate this question:
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- 3.
What can you do with the components of this cup?
- A.
Recycle the lid, throw the rest in the garbage
- B.
Recycle the lid, compost the the cup and sleeve
- C.
Throw everything in the garbage
- D.
Compost everything
Correct Answer
B. Recycle the lid, compost the the cup and sleeveExplanation
The cup and the cardboard sleeve are compostable and the plastic lid is recyclable. The sleeve is also recyclable and can be put in the paper recycling.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Your leftover lunch is considered to be:
- A.
Garbage
- B.
Recyclable
- C.
Compostable
Correct Answer
C. CompostableExplanation
Please compost ALL of your leftover food! This includes meat, bones, bread, noodles, fruits, vegetables etc.
This will also save your fridge from becoming less than pleasant smelling should you not eat your leftovers :)Rate this question:
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- 5.
Name everything that can be recycled in this picture:
- A.
The pop cans
- B.
The plastic bottles
- C.
The tin can
- D.
Nothing
Correct Answer(s)
A. The pop cans
B. The plastic bottles
C. The tin canExplanation
Please separate your recycling into the appropriate kitchen bins
- pop cans/bottles (anything with a refundable deposit)
- plastics, metals and glass
- clean plastic bagsRate this question:
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- 6.
True or false: You can compost fruit.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
You can compost all fruits, vegetables and plants (including flowers).Rate this question:
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- 7.
True or false: Tea bags are compostable.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Tea bags and wooden stir sticks are compostable!Rate this question:
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- 8.
True or false: Milk cartons are compostable.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Milk and cream cartons can be put directly into the compost binRate this question:
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