Material Selection and Recycling Quiz

Giving away used items for free to others, encouraging reuse and reducing waste.

Materials that can be recycled repeatedly without losing quality. Examples include glass and metal.

A complete cycle of materials, starting from natural resources, processing, manufacturing, use, waste, and back to either recycling or reuse.

A common type of glass made with soda ash, lime, and silica.

The process of reusing materials, often by breaking them down into their raw components.

A form of reuse that involves breaking down items into their original raw materials.

Natural resources like trees, minerals, and fossil fuels which are essential for manufacturing.

A type of reuse involving using a waste product without changing its shape or nature.

The recycle code for polypropylene, typically used for packaging, containers, and fibers.

The process of repurposing buildings for new uses, preserving their history and transforming them into something new.

Recycling helps reduce the amount of waste going to landfills, saving money and resources.

Using an item without any changes, keeping its original form and function.

Collecting, sorting, and processing metals into new products.

The second option in the waste hierarchy, emphasizing reusing items before recycling.

Our planet Earth, with limited resources and a finite capacity.

Commonly recycled materials that are vital for various industries.

The application of the total materials cycle in how we use energy, from resources to waste.

Different types of waste materials, including bottles, clothes, and even old books.

The practice of repurposing buildings for new uses, often preserving their historical significance.

Major contributors to waste generation, often ending up in landfills.

The process of returning waste materials back to the cycle, connecting waste back to raw materials.

The process of giving away used items for free to other people.

Recycling helps lessen the burden on landfills, saving money and reducing environmental impact.

The recycle code for high-density polyethylene, a common plastic used for bottles and containers.

The recycle code for polystyrene, a versatile plastic used for packaging, cups, and insulation.

The process of turning a recyclable material into a product of same or lesser quality.

Using old items to create new ones of higher quality or value, adding creativity to reuse.

The practice of repurposing buildings for new uses, preserving their historical significance and transforming them into something new.

The process of breaking a recyclable material down into its basic components for use of new material, often producing lower quality material.

Reducing the amount of waste generated through conscious choices and responsible consumption.

The practice of using a waste product without further transformation and without changing its shape or original nature.

The repurposing of buildings that have outlived their original purpose, often preserving their architectural and cultural heritage.