Recycled Paper Quiz
Welcome. So … you think you know a lot about recycling paper, do ya? Well ... maybe you do. Maybe you don’t. Either way, this test will prove it. I hope so because even though I’m an expert in paper recycling, I can’t improve Michigan’s recycling single-handedly. I mean, single-pawwedly.
Start the Quiz!Question 1
Never recycle paper with staples or paper clips.
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Answer: False
Staples or paper clips in paper are fine. Don’t worry about ’em.
Next Question!Question 2
Paper coffee cups are recyclable only if they are dry.
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Answer: False
Paper coffee cups are not usually but sometimes recyclable because the inside is coated in plastic to prevent leaks. Which is why it’s a good reason to bring your own thermos.
Next Question!Question 3
My collection of magazines and newspapers about recycling is recyclable.
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Answer: True
Magazines and newspapers are indeed usually recyclable. Just make sure they don’t have food residue on them.
Next Question!Question 4
Paper needs to be kept dry and free from contaminants.
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Answer: True
Paper for recycling has to be clean. That’s it. Keep it clean and then recycle it. Pretty simple, right? ’Tis.
Next Question!Question 5
After a birthday party picnic at the park, you have 15 used paper napkins, seven facial tissues, six sheets of paper towel used to wipe up spilled milk and one receipt from the grocery store where you bought the food. How many total paper products can you recycle?
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Answer: F
Zero. You can’t recycle soiled napkins, tissues or paper towels or receipts.
Next Question!Question 6
What about all the wrapping paper from the birthday presents? Can you recycle that?
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Answer: C
Maybe. You can recycle wrapping paper unless it is metallic or has glitter or foil.
Next Question!Question 7
Since I am a raccoon, I don’t get bills in the mail. But if I did ... and the bills arrived in a paper envelope with a little plastic window for my address, could I recycle that envelope?
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Answer: C
Yes!
Yes. Of course! Even though the bills inside may be unacceptable to you, paper envelopes with plastic windows are perfectly acceptable to recyclers.
