Plastic Sorting Quiz Form
Test your knowledge of proper plastic sorting with this comprehensive Plastic Sorting Quiz Form.
Which plastic type is typically marked with the recycling symbol #1 (PET or PETE)?
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Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Polystyrene (PS)
Select all items that should NOT be placed in a plastic recycling bin.
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Plastic bags
Food containers with leftover food
Clean water bottles
Styrofoam cups
Other
What does the recycling symbol with a number inside indicate?
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The type of plastic resin
The product's expiration date
The manufacturer
The country of origin
Which of these plastics is most commonly accepted in curbside recycling programs?
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HDPE (#2)
PVC (#3)
LDPE (#4)
PS (#6)
If a plastic container is greasy or dirty, what should you do before recycling it?
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Rinse or clean it before recycling
Recycle it as is
Throw it in the trash
Leave it at the curb for special pickup
Which number is typically NOT recyclable in most local curbside programs?
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#1
#2
#3
#5
Match the plastic type to its common use.
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Rows
Water bottles
Milk jugs
Cling wrap
Select the correct plastic type for each product
PET (#1)
HDPE (#2)
PVC (#3)
PS (#6)
PET (#1)
HDPE (#2)
PVC (#3)
PS (#6)
PET (#1)
HDPE (#2)
PVC (#3)
PS (#6)
How confident are you in your plastic sorting knowledge?
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Not confident
1
2
3
4
Very confident
5
1 is Not confident, 5 is Very confident
Briefly explain why proper plastic sorting is important.
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What is your favorite tip or trick for remembering how to sort plastics?
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