The Battle Of The Bag

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    What is the raw material for plastic bags?

    • Talc
    • Potassium
    • Oil or natural gas
    • Silicone
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  • 2. 

    Which was the first American city to ban plastic bags at large supermarkets and drugstores?

    • Boston

    • San Francisco

    • Denver

    • Seattle

    Correct Answer
    A. San Francisco
  • 3. 

    What type of plastic is used to make plastic bags?

    • Polyvinyl chloride

    • Polyethylene

    • Polystyrene

    • Polyurethane

    Correct Answer
    A. Polyethylene
  • 4. 

    What is the most common material used in making compostable bags?

    • Wood fibre

    • Rayon

    • Cornstarch

    • Baking soda

    Correct Answer
    A. Cornstarch
  • 5. 

    In the plastics industry, the common white plastic grocery bag with handles is nicknamed:

    • The laundry bag

    • The t-shirt bag

    • The suitcase bag

    • The halter top bag

    Correct Answer
    A. The t-shirt bag
  • 6. 

    According to the plastics industry, what proportion of landfills do plastic bags occupy?

    • Less than 1%

    • 5%

    • 10%

    • 20%

    Correct Answer
    A. Less than 1%
  • 7. 

    Which was the first Canadian municipality to ban plastic bags?

    • Tofino, B.C.

    • Rossland, B.C.

    • Pictou, Nova Scotia

    • Leaf Rapids, Manitoba

    Correct Answer
    A. Leaf Rapids, Manitoba
  • 8. 

    The average plastic shopping bag takes how many years to biodegrade?

    • Up to 5 years

    • Up to 50 years

    • Up to 100 years

    • More than 400 years

    Correct Answer
    A. More than 400 years
  • 9. 

    What percentage of plastic bags is recycled in Canada?

    • 1 to 3%

    • 7 to 10%

    • 15 to 20%

    • Over 40%

    Correct Answer
    A. 1 to 3%

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