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Cheboygan County - Recycling and Waste Reduction
STUDENT SURVEY

Cheboygan County is developing a Materials Management Plan, and your input will help shape it.

The plan is required by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to help communities better manage waste and materials, reduce landfill use, and expand recycling and reuse options. This short survey asks about food waste, recycling, and composting. Your feedback will help us understand the views of our community’s young people regarding what’s working, what isn’t, and where we should focus next. Thank you for being part of the process.
1.What is your grade level?
2.Where do you recycle? (Check all that apply.)
3.How confident are you that you know what can be recycled?
4.What makes recycling hard for you? (Check all that apply.)
5.Where did you learn most of what you know about recycling? (Check all that apply.)
6.How often do you throw away food?
7.Why do you think food gets thrown away most often? (Check all that apply.)
8.Do you think food waste is a serious problem?
9.Are you interested in learning more about recycling waste?
10.What would help reduce food waste?
11.Composting is the process of turning food scraps and yard waste, like fruit peels, vegetable leftovers, and leaves, into rich soil. Compost can be added to gardens to help plants grow better. Do you or your family compost?
12.Would you compost if it were easy to do?
13.What would make composting easier for you? (Check all that apply.)
14.Do you want to learn more about composting?
15.Who has the most responsibility for reducing waste?
16.How much do you agree with these statements?
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Recycling helps the environment.
Composting is important.
I can make a difference in reducing waste.
My actions don't really affect the environment.
Schools should do more to reduce waste.
17.What would motivate you most to reduce waste?
18.What ideas do you have to improve recycling or reduce food waste in your community?
19.What do you do with your trash when you are at school?
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