Quizzes

		True	False
1	Being “green” refers to re-decorating your house with green furniture and making sure that there are plants in every room.
2	Living an ecologically-friendly lifestyle is complex, expensive, and something that only the wealthy can hope to achieve.
3	Toilets made prior to 1993 are also known as “water-wasters”.
4	There is no way to reduce the amount of water a “water-wasting” toilet uses per flush.
5	The area that was once known Montreal's largest landfill is now in the process of being converted into a large park.
6	Composting is simply another method of recycling.
7	Composting is difficult, takes time, and doesn't even benefit the soil in your garden at all.
8	Garden debris collections are available throughout spring and fall in your neighborhood.
9	Pizza boxes are compostable but not recyclable.

		True	False
1	Sorting recyclable items into paper products, glass, plastic, and metal serves no purpose and is simply a waste of time.
2	All items made of plastic can be recycled.
3	Rinsing containers before placing them in your recycling box is the right thing to do.
4	Recycling is energy-efficient.
5	Paper, cereal boxes and heavy cardboard can be placed together in the same compartment/section of the recycling bin.
6	Broken glass is recyclable.
7	Crushing or flattening recyclable containers saves space and is worth the effort.
8	Recycling isn't necessary; items that we recycle might as well simply be placed in garbage bags, especially seeing as not many frequently used items are recyclable anyways.
9	Recycling bins can be taken outside up to 24 hours prior to pickup.

		True	False
1	Materials other than those that go into the "green box" cannot be recycled.
2	Proof of residency in Montreal is required to access ecocenters.
3	Household hazardous waste cannot be recycled in any way.
4	The services that ecocenters provide are very costly to the average homeowner, and are therefore not worthwhile to use.
5	Ecocenters give back to local communities by collecting used items such as old clothing and toys and donating them to local charities.
6	Household hazardous waste items must be re-packaged either at home or at the ecocenter.
7	Batteries and other toxic substances such as solvents and paint can be recycled.
8	Certain cell phone dealers in Montreal recycle old cell phone components into new phones.
9	To ensure safety when dealing with household hazardous waste, items should be stockpiled for storage.
10	Household hazardous waste products may be disposed of in the garbage or down the drain.

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Green Living