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It's time to test your knowledge about plastics, their extraordinary uses, and the circular economy!

Quiz

What is the Circular Economy?

An economy where resources are used once and discarded

An economic system focused on renewable energy sources

A system designed to keep materials in use, reduce waste, and regenerate natural systems

A method for producing goods more cheaply

How does plastic contribute to the circular economy?

It is lightweight and reusable, helping reduce waste

It can only be used once before disposal

Plastic is not part of the circular economy

It is cheaper to produce than other materials

Which of the following is an example of using plastic waste to create a valuable construction material?

Turning plastic into fertilizer

Mixing plastic waste with asphalt to build roads

Melting plastic water bottles to make windows

Shredding plastic for stuffing in plush toys

Which of these industries is reusing plastic waste in an unexpected but innovative way?

Aviation

Fashion

Agriculture

All of the above

What surprising natural material is now being combined with recycled plastic to create sustainable packaging?

Coconut husks

Banana peels

Algae

Spider silk

What role do plastics play in wind turbine design?

They store wind energy

They replace metal in turbine towers

They are used in turbine blades for strength and flexibility

They serve as bird deterrents

How are scientists working to make plastics part of a more circular system?

Developing plastics that degrade naturally over time

Inventing new plastics that can be recycled multiple times without losing quality

Encouraging consumers to avoid using plastic altogether

Replacing plastics with non-recyclable alternatives

In what ways are plastics essential to a modern, thriving society?

They are used in the creation of life-saving medical equipment

They are incorporated into energy-efficient homes

They are used in waste-reducing food wraps and containers

All of the above

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