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Recycling
1.
Do you think recycling helps the environment?
Yes
No
I don't know
2.
Do you recycle at home?
Yes
No
Sometimes
3.
If yes or sometimes, how do you recycle at home?
I separate waste into specific bins (paper, plastic, etc.)
I only recycle certain items (e.g., bottles or cans)
I compost food waste
Other (please specify)
4.
Do you utilise the deposit return scheme for plastic bottles?
Yes, regularly
Yes, sometimes
No, but I plan to
No, I don't use it
5.
If no, why not?
I don't know what it is
I don’t know how it works
There aren’t any return points near me
I forget to use it
It feels inconvenient
I recycle them in my regular bin instead
Other (please specify)
6.
How confident are you about knowing which items can and can't be recycled?
Very confident
Somewhat confident
Not so confident
Not at all confident
7.
Which of these items can go in the GREEN bin?
Glass jars
Plastic bottles
Soft Plastics i.e. plastic bags and cling film
Aluminium cans
Cardboard
Take away coffee cups
8.
Which of these items go in the BROWN bin?
Vegetable peels
Meat and fish scraps
Tea bags
Coffee grounds
Paper napkins with food residue
Biodegradable plastic bags
9.
Which of these items go in the BLACK bin?
Nappies
Glass
Dirty plastic or tinfoil
Batteries
Pizza box with food residue
Sharps
10.
What challenges do you face when trying to recycle? Please share any other thoughts you have about recycling in the 'other' option
I’m unsure what can be recycled
Lack of recycling bins nearby
It feels inconvenient
Other people I live/work with don’t recycle
I don’t face any challenges
Other (please specify)