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What is the proper way to dispose of bubble wrap?

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bubble wrap

How much waste do we produce in the Netherlands per person per year?

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Mountain of garbage bags (source: Recycling Netherlands)

Which raw material do we deliver separated the most?

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Environmental park with collection containers (source: Waardlanden)

Does all the waste eventually end up in one pile again?

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Mountain of cardboard (source: Unsplash)

What is the proper way to dispose of an empty beverage carton?

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Empty drinks carton (source: Unsplash)

Which container does an empty pizza box belong in?

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Pizza boxes (source: Unsplash)

What is the proper way to dispose of Styrofoam?

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Styrofoam (source: Recycling Netherlands)

Can I put used kitchen paper in the organic waste?

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Kitchen paper (source: Unsplash)

True or false? A broken drinking glass or vase should be thrown away in the glass recycling bin.

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Broken glass (source: Unsplash)

What is the correct way to dispose of metal lids from, for example, glass jars?

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Glass jar with lid (source: Unsplash)

True or false? Separating waste at home is pointless, because separating it afterwards is just as good.

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Organic waste containers

What's the proper way to dispose of worn-out and torn jeans?

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Old jeans (source: Unsplash)

True or false? The municipality profits from waste separation, while I do all the work.

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Money (source: Unsplash)

What's the proper way to throw away an empty chip bag?

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Bag of chips (source: Unsplash)

What does the abbreviation GFT stand for?

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Recycling (source: Unsplash)

Which container does a full diaper belong in?

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Dirty diaper (source: Agro Chemie)

Where do you put used tea bags?

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Tea bags (source: Unsplash)

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