Recycling: How Much Do You Really Know? Test Your Knowledge

by Farmers' Almanac Staff Updated: March 25, 2021

<section><h2><h2 class="ql-align-center"><strong>Recycling Quiz</strong></h2></h2><p><p>Recycling has numerous positive benefits for people and the environment. It reduces landfill waste, creates jobs, saves money, and conserves natural resources. Take this quiz and see how much you know about recycling!</p></p></section><section><h2><h2>The first major recycling center in America opened in what year?</h2></h2></section><section><h3><h2>On average, how many pounds of paper does one person use in a year?</h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2>Approximately how many curbside recycling programs are there in the U.S.?</h2></h3></section><section><h3><p>Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to power:</p></h3></section><section><h3><p>Glass can be recycled:</p></h3></section><section><h3><p>Each year, the recycling of steel saves enough energy to supply Los Angeles with electricity for how long?</p></h3></section><section><h3><p>Polystyrene (more commonly known as Styrofoam) is recyclable.</p></h3></section><section><h3><p>How many trees could be saved each year if 100,000 people stopped their junk mail?</p></h3></section><section><h3><p>One gallon of improperly disposed of motor oil can contaminate:</p></h3></section><section><h3><p>How many tons of used electronics such as computers and televisions are thrown away each year?</p></h3></section><section><h2><h2><strong>Less than 50% Right – Try Again!</strong></h2></h2></section><section><h3><h2><strong>Barely Passed This One</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>Not Bad – Got Most Right!</strong></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2><strong>Perfect Score!</strong></h2></h3></section>

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Christine Santee

4 years ago

The questions were alright, but I think a real test of the practical application of what to recycle and how to recycle would be more fitting to an audience who would take the time to test their knowledge. For example:where to recycle corks from wine, cooking oil and other bottles; batteries; paint cans; old clothing unfit for charities; used shoes; used outdoor rugs; plastic coated ice cream bar wrappers; when to wash an article before placing it in a recycle container;old pillows. Thank You, Christine Santee

Susan Higgins

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Hi Christine, we have some good information that you might find helpful.
Recycling clothes unfit for donation: Can You Really Recycle Clothes?
Recycling unusual items: Yes, You Can Recycle These 5 Unusual Items!

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