Quiz : Transition Lostwithiel

Take our quiz to find out how you much you know about waste and recycling in Lostwithiel! Simply answer these questions and click Submit to see the answers.

Question 1 of 10

Which bottle bank should a blue glass bottle go in?

A.	Green
B.	Brown
C.	Clear
D.	It can't be recycled

Answer:

Blue glass bottles can be recycled in the green glass bottle bank.

Question 2 of 10

How much energy can be saved by recycling an aluminium can compared to manufacturing a new one?

A.	50%
B.	70%
C.	90%
D.	It takes more energy to recycle it than to make a new one

Answer:

It takes a huge amount of energy to extract and refine aluminium ore, so recycling an aluminium can saves 90% of the energy it takes to manufacture a new one.

Question 3 of 10

How long will it take for a newspaper that you recycle to reappear in a shop as a newspaper?

A.	2 weeks
B.	1 month
C.	6 weeks
D.	3 months

Answer:

It takes just two weeks between collection of a newspaper from your doorstep for recycling and its next appearance in a shop as a newspaper.

Question 4 of 10

Do you need to take paper off a can before you recycle it?

A.	Yes
B.	No

Answer:

You don't need to remove the label before you recycle a food can, but you do need to rinse it out.

Question 5 of 10

Can you put an aerosol can out for recycling?

A.	Yes
B.	No

Answer:

You can recycle aerosol cans in the lilac sack.

Question 6 of 10

Can you recycle a Febreze™ air freshener?

A.	Yes
B.	No

Answer:

Yes, Febreze™ comes in a plastic bottle and the rule is: if it's plastic and it's a bottle, you can recycle it.

Question 7 of 10

Can you put cardboard egg boxes into a compost bin?

A.	Yes
B.	No
C.	Only the green ones

Answer:

Yes, cardboard egg boxes (of any colour) and other "browns" provide fibre and carbon and also allow important air pockets to form in the compost mixture. Read this guide to successful home composting for more tips.

Question 8 of 10

Where would you recycle a brown envelope with a window?

A.	With paper
B.	With cardboard
C.	It can't be recycled

Answer:

Brown envelopes should be recycled with cardboard, along with wrapping paper and coloured paper.

Question 9 of 10

Can you put an Argos™ catalogue in the paper recycling sack?

A.	Yes
B.	No - put it with cardboard
C.	No - it can't be recycled

Answer:

Yes - in fact the glue used to make the cartalogue actually helps the recycling process.

Question 10 of 10

How many cows are wasted every day through food waste?

A.	6
B.	16
C.	60
D.	600

Answer:

The equivalent of over 600 cows is thrown away uneaten every day, along with 2 million loaves of bread, 3 million yogurts and over 1.5 million bananas. Find out more about how to avoid food waste at Love Food Hate Waste.

Results

You scored x%.

Oh dear - you definitely need to improve! Landfill space is running out in Cornwall and although recycling rates are on the increase, we are still producing more waste each year so everyone needs to learn how to reduce, reuse, recycle. You can find out more at Recycle for Cornwall or the Restormel Borough Council website. If you have any questions about kerbside recycling, ring Serco on 01726 223311.

Not too great. You've got a lot to learn about waste.

Visit Recycle for Cornwall for some top tips and check out the Restormel Borough Council kerbside recycling guide.

Not bad. You've got the basics, but there's room for improvement.

Are you recycling as much as possible - everything, everytime, everywhere? Take plastic and glass home with you you're out and about, whether it's work or on holiday.

Check out Recycle for Cornwall for more ideas.

Well done, you're obviously pretty confident about waste and recycling.

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