The Battle Of The Bag
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What is the raw material for plastic bags?
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Talc
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Potassium
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Oil or natural gas
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Silicone
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Test your knowledge about the plastic bag! Ready?
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Which was the first American city to ban plastic bags at large supermarkets and drugstores?
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Boston
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San Francisco
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Denver
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Seattle
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A. San Francisco -
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What type of plastic is used to make plastic bags?
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Polyvinyl chloride
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Polyethylene
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Polystyrene
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Polyurethane
Correct Answer
A. Polyethylene -
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What is the most common material used in making compostable bags?
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Wood fibre
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Rayon
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Cornstarch
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Baking soda
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A. Cornstarch -
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In the plastics industry, the common white plastic grocery bag with handles is nicknamed:
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The laundry bag
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The t-shirt bag
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The suitcase bag
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The halter top bag
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A. The t-shirt bag -
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According to the plastics industry, what proportion of landfills do plastic bags occupy?
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Less than 1%
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5%
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10%
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20%
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A. Less than 1% -
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Which was the first Canadian municipality to ban plastic bags?
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Tofino, B.C.
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Rossland, B.C.
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Pictou, Nova Scotia
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Leaf Rapids, Manitoba
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A. Leaf Rapids, Manitoba -
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The average plastic shopping bag takes how many years to biodegrade?
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Up to 5 years
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Up to 50 years
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Up to 100 years
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More than 400 years
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A. More than 400 years -
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What percentage of plastic bags is recycled in Canada?
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1 to 3%
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7 to 10%
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15 to 20%
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Over 40%
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A. 1 to 3% -
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