We have a weekly focus during Earth Month, and this week is 5R's Waste Less! You may know the 5 R's as Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rot (Compost). There are even more great R's like Repair, Repurpose, Rethink, but 5 is already a lot. Test your knowledge with a few quick questions.
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* 1. The first R, Refuse, is a way to stop waste before it can start. Which are good ways to Refuse? (select all that apply)

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* 2. The next R is Reduce ... which are good ways to reduce what you need? (select all that apply)

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* 3. Reusing items again and again is better than making new things to throw out, even if those items get recycled. What are some ways to reuse? (select all that apply). Hints here and here.

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* 4. For Recycling to work, it's important not to contaminate it with trash. Note that UHN's rules for recycling may be different than curbside collection.

Which items should NOT go in the recycling bin at UHN? Hints Here (select all that apply)

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* 5. True or False: Toronto General Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Research Tower and Michener Institute separate their recycling into 2: Containers Recycling (bottles & cans), and Paper & Cardboard Recycling. This helps keep the materials in better shape which generates rebates.

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* 6. The final R is Rot, meaning compost. It's like nature's recycling, breaking down organic matter to add to the soil to help things grow. What goes in the green bin at UHN? (select all that apply)

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* 7. Though biodegradable plastic may sound good ... touted as a saviour for plastic bags, utensils, and even PPE ... why might it be a little too good to be true?

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