Test Your Recycling Knowledge!

1. What is important to keep in mind when recycling a container that once contained a food or beverage?

Make sure the container is closed tightly so no residue will leak out.

Absolutely nothing.

Rinse out any excess residue before recycling.

Rinsing out whatever was in the container will help the recycling process go along smoother and will make it easier to accept the recyclable material.

Explanation

Rinsing out whatever was in the container will help the recycling process go along smoother and will make it easier to accept the recyclable material.

2. Which of the following can be recycled in the Science Center Lobby?

Rubber-soled shoes.

CDs and Floppies.

Cell phones and batteries.

Printer cartridges.

All of the above.

A plethora of items can be recycled at the science center! Think twice before disposing of the above items--they can be saved from the waste stream.

Explanation

A plethora of items can be recycled at the science center! Think twice before disposing of the above items--they can be saved from the waste stream.

3. When recycling a glass/plastic bottle or a milk/juice carton, what is it important to remember?

Remove the cap before recycling.

Smush it down as much as possible before recycling.

Shred before recycling.

Most caps are a different number plastic than the container, so they are usually unable to be recycled.

Explanation

Most caps are a different number plastic than the container, so they are usually unable to be recycled.

4. What number plastic(s) can be recycled in Glass, Metal, Plastic?

#1

#3

#5, #6

#1, #2

Plastics #1 and #2 are the only ones that can be recycled in the state of Connecticut. Whole Foods Market has just started a program called "Gimme 5" where consumers like you can bring your #5 plastics (mainly yogurt containers) to their store and drop it in a bin to be recycled in upstate New York.

Explanation

Plastics #1 and #2 are the only ones that can be recycled in the state of Connecticut. Whole Foods Market has just started a program called "Gimme 5" where consumers like you can bring your #5 plastics (mainly yogurt containers) to their store and drop it in a bin to be recycled in upstate New York.