Waste Separation Quiz

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What is the proper way to dispose of bubble wrap?

In the (orange) PMD container

In the paper container

In the glass container

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

100 kilos per person per year

300 kilos per person per year

500 kilos per person per year

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Mountain of garbage bags (source: Recycling Netherlands)

Which raw material do we deliver separated the most?

Vegetable, fruit and garden waste (gft)

Waste paper and cardboard

Plastic packaging, metal packaging and beverage cartons (PMD)

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Environmental park with collection containers (source: Waardlanden)

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

Yes, all waste is put in one pile and then sorted again

Yes, all the waste is piled up and burned

No, all raw materials we separate are recycled

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Mountain of cardboard (source: Unsplash)

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

In the residual waste container

In the (orange) PMD container

In the paper container

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Which container does an empty pizza box belong in?

In the paper container

In the residual waste container

In the (orange) PMD container

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What is the proper way to dispose of Styrofoam?

In the container for plastic packaging

In the paper container

At the recycling center

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Styrofoam (source: Recycling Netherlands)

Can I put used kitchen paper in the organic waste?

No, you should throw used kitchen paper in the paper bin.

No, used kitchen paper belongs in the residual waste

Yes, used kitchen paper can be disposed of with the organic waste.

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

Incorrect, only packaging glass belongs in the glass container

Correct, everything made of glass belongs in the glass container

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

With the residual waste

In the glass container

In the (orange) PMD container

All answers are correct

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

Not true, divorce at home is better

True, divorce afterward is just as good

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

In the textile container

Take to the thrift store

With the residual waste

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

Where

Not true

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

With the residual waste

In the organic waste container

With the PMD (plastic packaging, metal packaging and beverage cartons)

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This is incorrect.

What does the abbreviation GFT stand for?

Vegetable, fruit and garden waste

Glass, bottle and textile waste

Hazardous, toxic and foul waste

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Which container does a full diaper belong in?

In the green organic waste container

In the residual waste container

In the (orange) PMD container

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Where do you put used tea bags?

In the organic waste container

In the paper container

With the residual waste

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This is incorrect.

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