Save Plastics

It's time to test your knowledge of the untapped potential of plastics and how they contribute to a more circular future!

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

What happens to plastic in a landfill compared to a circular economy?

It breaks down quickly and enriches the soil

It persists for years, taking up space and resources

It is transformed into renewable energy sources

It is naturally recycled into new products

What is one innovation helping plastics play a role in a more circular economy?

Creating single-use plastic products

Advanced recycling technologies that break down plastics into building blocks

Banning all plastic products globally

Replacing all plastics with alternatives, like glass

What makes plastic a key material in creating lighter, more efficient vehicles?

It is more durable than steel

It is lightweight, reducing fuel consumption and emissions

It doesn't require recycling

It makes cars less expensive to produce

Why is it important to increase recycling rates for plastic?

It lowers the demand for new raw materials

It reduces energy use and greenhouse gas emissions compared to producing new plastic

It minimizes the amount of plastic that ends up in landfills or the environment

All of the above

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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