E3TYD 05 Plastic Test Recycling Lessons ENOnline version Although a future without plastics and without polluting waste is a desired horizon, it is still a distant reality. For this reason, we ask you these questions so that you value how much you know about recycling. by Francisco Mateos 1 In which country has paper recycling been historically documented for the first time? a China b Japan c England 2 The recycling logo created by Guy Anderson for a contest is based on the Moebius strip, made up of three arrows turned into the vertices of a triangle that connects the three principles that define the movement: a Reduce reuse recycle b Plastic, glass and organic c Pick up, buy, squeeze 3 In 2016, Japanese researchers discovered a new species of bacteria that feeds on plastic by secreting a pair of enzymes capable of breaking down polyethylene terephthalate, also known as: a PET (water bottle material) b PVC (pipe material c LDPE (garbage bag material) 4 The Canadian success story is based on a deep-rooted culture that leads Canadians to sell, give away or donate products that they are not going to use anymore instead of throwing them away. something called: a circular economy b Green economy c Reciclaje extremo extreme recycling 5 What amount of waste does an average person generate per week according to World Bank data? a 500 gr b 1 kg c 5 kg 6 What is the primary goal of recycling lessons? a To promote waste generation. b To educate about waste reduction and recycling practices. c To sell recycling products. d To discourage recycling. 7 Which material is commonly recycled in schools? a Food waste. b Glass bottles. c Plastic bags. d Paper. 8 What is a key benefit of recycling? a Requires more energy. b Increases pollution. c Decreases job opportunities. d Conserves natural resources. 9 What should you do with contaminated recyclables? a Wash and recycle. b Dispose of them in the trash. c Recycle them anyway. d Leave them for others. 10 Which item is NOT recyclable? a Pizza boxes. b Aluminum cans. c Plastic bottles. d Glass jars. 11 What is a common misconception about recycling? a Recycling saves energy. b Recycling is mandatory. c Recycling reduces landfill waste. d All plastics can be recycled. 12 How can schools promote recycling? a By ignoring waste. b By organizing recycling programs. c By increasing waste production. d By banning recycling. 13 What is the first step in the recycling process? a Disposing of waste. b Sorting trash. c Manufacturing new products. d Collection of recyclable materials. 14 Which of the following is a recycling symbol? a A green leaf. b A trash can. c The three arrows forming a triangle. d A recycling bin. 15 What role do students play in recycling efforts? a They have no role. b They can actively participate and spread awareness. c They can only watch. d They should ignore recycling. Feedback 1 Se ha documentado la existencia de reciclaje de papel en Japón ya en 1031, aunque es fácil asumir que sus vecinos chinos —inventores del papel— ya lo practicaban antes y que el procedimiento para su tratamiento viajó a Japón desde China. 2 La banda o cinta de Moebius se utiliza frecuentemente para simbolizar un proceso sin fin, como el del reciclaje. Cada una de las tres flechas representa un paso en el proceso del reciclaje: la recogida de los residuos, el tratamiento y la compra de productos reciclados, de manera que el sistema continúa una y otra vez de forma cíclica. 3 Efectivamente, estas bacterias descomponen el PET en cosa de mes y medio, aunque en 2018 otros científicos consiguieron modificar una de las enzimas originales obteniendo una versión más eficaz y rápida que lo descompone en tan sólo unos pocos días. 4 Canadá no es de países que cuentan con una mayor tasa de reciclaje del mundo, pero sí existe una arraigada cultura de economía circular además de ser expertos en reciclaje de neumáticos, ya que aprovechan el material para mezclarlo con el asfalto y construir carreteras o los tapices de los patios de recreo infantiles. 5 Según datos del Banco Mundial, de media cada persona genera 740 gramos de desechos al día, Por persona, esto supone más de 5 kilogramos semanales, y unos 270 kilogramos al año.
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