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TAB L E OF CON T E N TS

Pre-Test Pre-Test Key and Feedback Introduction to Module

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Section 1: Paper Products Power! Section 2: Heavy Metal Thunder Section 3: Plastics by the Numbers Section 4: Truth, Justice, and Rules of Separation Section 5: Bringing Unity to Like Materials

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Post-Test Post-Test Key and Feedback

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Purpose: To Identify if learner has previously mastered any skills. Instructions: Please complete the following pre-test. It contains five multiple-choice questions that cover the content for this module. Select the best choice for each question. There is only one answer per question.

You have broken down several boxes and want to put them in the Cardboard bin. Which of these boxes would be classified as Cardboard for recycling purposes? A. B. C. D. The glossy colored shoebox from the shoes you just bought The delivery box from the pizza you ate last night The cereal box you emptied at breakfast this morning The corrugated cardboard in which your recent online purchase was mailed

Which of the following is an accurate description of most Aluminum cans? A. B. C. D. A single-serving metal beverage container with the label printed directly on the metal, with a pull-tab opening on the top A single-serving metal food container with a separate re-sealable lid A metal food container which can be stored for long periods of time unrefrigerated and requires a can opener to open A metal beverage container which can be stored for long periods of time un-refrigerated and requires a can opener to open

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What is the easiest way to tell if a plastic item is recyclable? A. B. C. D. It is food packaging It has the three-arrowed symbol printed somewhere on it It is clear plastic It has a removable lid

Which of these categories is too broad and requires further sorting? A. B. C. D. plastics newsprint paper aluminum glass containers

Please classify this material:

A. Glossy/Bound Paper B. Corrugated Cardboard C. Newspaper D. Office Paper

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A. B. Incorrect. Glossy shoeboxes are both glossy-coated and single-layer, so they must be classified separately from corrugated Cardboard. Incorrect. Although pizza delivery boxes are rough (non-glossy), and corrugated, the grease and food particles the pizza leaves behind can hum up a recycling shredder, so they are ineligible for recycling. Incorrect. Cereal boxes are both glossy-coated and single-layer, so they must be classified separately from corrugated Cardboard. Correct! The triple layer cardboard most commonly used for mailing packages is what you would classify as Cardboard.

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D.

A. B. C. D.

Correct! This is the best description of an Aluminum can! Incorrect. Most Aluminum cans do not have a re-sealable lid, but rather a one-time, pull tab opening. Incorrect. This is a more accurate description of a Tin/Steel can. Incorrect. Although Tin/Steel cans generally contain food, they can contain beverages as well, and the rest of the description is more appropriate for Tin/Steel classification.

B. C. D.

A.

Incorrect. Not all food packaging is recyclable. Correct! The easiest way to tell if a plastic item is recyclable is to make sure it has the three-arrowed recycling symbol on it. Incorrect. The color of the plastic is not a determinant in whether or not it is recyclable. Incorrect. Some items without lids may be recyclable.

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A. Correct! Plastics must be further separated into plastics of like numbers. B. Incorrect. Newsprint paper is a specific enough sorting classification. C. Incorrect. Aluminum is a specific enough sorting classification. D. Incorrect. Glass is a specific enough sorting classification.

B. C. D.

A.

Incorrect. This item has no binding, and has a rough, matte finish. Correct! This item is Cardboard! Incorrect. Newspaper is thin, single-layer, and flimsy, whereas this item has three layers and is very thick and durable. Incorrect. Office paper is thin and single-layer, whereas this item has three layers and is very thick.

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INT RODUCT ION TO M ODUL E 2

Great job! You are on your way to making Hawaii a cleaner, more sustainable place to live! You know now how to identify your recyclables, and how to clean and prepare them for the recycling process. Now, lets take a closer look at how to sort them.You can be the heros of your local recycling center by turning in your properly sorted and cleaned items.

Once youve mastered these skills, your local recycling center can effectively and efciently transform as much waste as possible into new raw materials! Lets go!

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SEC T I O N 1: PAP ER P RO D UCTS P OWER!

In this lesson, you will learn how to classify paper as Glossy/Bound, Office, Newspaper, Cardboard or Waste. There are many different types of paper products, and they can be among the most difficult items to classify for recycling. This table illustrates the types of paper and different common paper products. Description Newspaper Office Paper Newspaper is a very thin, rough paper that is easily recycled into new paper pulp. Office paper is also thin and rough, and it doesnt have a glossy coating. It is what you would print a document on in a standard home printer. It may be white or colored. Corrugated cardboard is two sheets of flat cardboard with a sheet of wavy cardboard sandwiched in the middle. It is also rough and has a matte finish. Food boxes do not generally qualify, as they are usually single layer and often have a waxed or glossy coating. Pizza boxes are often corrugated, but the pizza leaves grease inside the box which makes it ineligible to be recycled into new, clean paper pulp.

Cardboard

Glossy/Bound Magazine, junk mail, newspaper inserts, etc., often have a shiny, smooth coating that makes them more durable and prettier than standard office paper. Unfortunately, this coating makes them ineligible for standard cardboard recycling. The same is to be said for the binding of telephone books. The glues and adhesives on many papers render them actually harmful to the recycling shredders, as they could cause the machines to jam up. Luckily, there are Drop-Off locations that do accept these types of items with proper preparation.

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Examples:
Given a variety of paper, the learner bundles together catalogues as Glossy/ Bound, printer paper and flyers as Office, newspapers with inserts removed as Newspaper, and non-waxed, non greasy boxes as Cardboard.

Non-Examples:
Given a variety of paper, the learner bundles them all together and puts them in the same bin.

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S E C T I ON 1 : PR AC T I C E T E S T

Youve broken down several boxes and want to put them in the Cardboard bin. Which of these boxes would be classified as Cardboard for recycling purposes?

A. The glossy colored shoebox from the shoes you just bought

B. The delivery box from the pizza you ate last night

C. The cereal box you emptied at breakfast this morning

D. The corrugated cardboard in which your recent online purchase was mailed

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A. Incorrect. Glossy shoeboxes are both glossy-coated and single-layer cardboard, so they must be classified separately from corrugated Cardboard.

B. Incorrect. Although pizza delivery boxes are rough (non-glossy), and corrugated, the grease and food particles the pizza leaves behind can hum up a recycling shredder, so they are ineligible for recycling.

C. Incorrect. Cereal boxes are both glossy-coated and single-layer cardboard, so they must be classified separately from corrugated Cardboard.

D. Correct! The triple layer cardboard most commonly used for mailing packages is what you would classify as Cardboard.

Nice work, Avenger! You have defeated Section 1: Paper Products Power! You are now ready to continue on to Section 2: Heavy Metal Thunder!

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S E C T I O N 2 : HE AV Y M E TAL T HUN D E R !
In this lesson, you will learn how to classify metals as Aluminum, Tin/Steel, or Other. Most of us probably know that you can recycle soda and beer cans. They are made of aluminum, and dont have external adhesive labels or separate lids. Tin cans can also be stored for long periods of time without refrigeration, since they are completely sealed from air. Both types of cans can be opened only once, and not resealed. Tin cans are made of steel with a tinplate coating and must be separated from aluminum cans, as they are not recycled in the same manner, or often in the same location. Aluminum cans usually have the label printed directly on the can and have a pull-tab opening. Tin/Steel cans usually have a paper label attached with adhesive, and have to be opened with a can opener.

Examples:
Aluminum Tin/Steel

Non-Examples:

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S E C T I ON 2 : PR AC T I C E T E S T

Which of these is an accurate description of most Aluminum cans? A. B. C. A single-serving metal beverage container with the label printed directly on the metal, which has a pull-tab opening on the top A single-serving metal food container which has a separate resealable lid A metal food container which can be stored for long periods of time un-refrigerated, which has an adhesive paper label and requires a can opener to open A metal beverage container which can be stored for long periods of time un-refrigerated, which has an adhesive paper label and requires a can opener to open

D.

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A. B. C. D.

Correct! This is the most accurate description of most aluminum cans! Incorrect. Most Aluminum cans do not have a re-sealable lid, but rather a one-time, pull tab opening. Incorrect. This is a more accurate description of a Tin/Steel can. Incorrect. Although Tin/Steel cans generally contain food, they can contain beverages as well, and the rest of the description is more appropriate for Tin/Steel classification.

Outstanding Work! You have completed Section 2: Heavy Metal Thunder. You are now ready to continue on to Section 3: Plastics by Number. Good Luck!

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SEC T I ON 3 : P L A S T I C S BY T H E N UM B E R S !
In this lesson, you will learn how to classify plastics by number. Plastic products are made in a variety of different ways. You can probably picture several plastic items in your home that are of different thicknesses, textures, and hardnesses. Unfortunately, this means that not all plastics can be recycled the same way, and must be strictly separated into their different categories. Fortunately, however, most recyclable plastic items tell you what classification they belong to! All you have to do is find the label. The international symbol for recycling is widely used and commonly known. Anywhere you see this symbol, you know you are dealing with recycling.

This symbol is conveniently stamped on most recyclable plastics to let you, the eco-savvy consumer, know what to do with the item once you are finished with it. If you do not see this symbol on a plastic item, it may still be recyclable, but youll have to look into your local rules to check on an item-by-item basis. For most purposes, though, youll just have to separate your plastics according to the number printed on them.

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Examples:

Non-Examples:

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S E C T I ON 3 : PR AC T I C E T E S T

What is the easiest way to tell if a plastic item is recyclable? A. B. C. D. It is food packaging It has the three-arrowed symbol printed somewhere on it It is clear plastic It has a removable lid

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A. B. C. D.

Incorrect. Not all food packaging is recyclable. Correct! If an item has this symbol on it, it is recyclable. Incorrect. The color of the plastic is not a determinant in whether or not it is recyclable. Incorrect. Some items without lids may be recyclable.

What Bravery and Diligence! You have completed Section 3: Plastics by Number! You are now ready to continue on to Section 4: Rules of Separation!

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SECTION 4: TRUTH, JUS TICE, AN D T H E RUL E S OF SE PARAT ION

In this lesson, you will learn how to define the rules of separation in your area. As weve seen so far, classifying items for recycling is slightly more complex than just looking at them. Just as there are rules involved in the classification of your recyclables, there are rules to follow to sort them out amongst themselves. This helps the recycling center workers save a ton of time, which helps taxpayers save money. Some centers wont even accept your recyclables if they are not sorted, so in order to ensure that your recyclables get turned into new raw materials, please follow a few rules before putting them in the bin. Here are the classifications for separation. If you keep these items together, the recycling centers can efficiently recycle them in bulk into their new raw material. Here is a list of the different classifications for sorting:

Glass Paper Metal Plastic

Glass bottles and jars Newspaper with inserts and magazines removed White office paper Aluminum cans Plastic containers #1 and #2 Corrugated cardboard (without food residue) Colored office paper Tin/Steel cans Plastic containers of all other numbers

Examples:
In my area, aluminum cans should be sorted separately from tin/steel cans. In my area, glass should be sorted separately from all other materials.

Non-Examples
In my area, plastics of all numbers can be kept together in the recycling bin. In my area, all kinds of paper can be recycled together.

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S E C T I ON 4 : PR AC T I C E T E S T
Which of these categories is too broad and requires further sorting? A. B. C. D. plastics newsprint paper aluminum cans glass containers

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S E C T I ON 4: PR AC T I C E T E S T KE Y
A. Correct! Plastics must be further separated into plastics of like numbers. B. Incorrect. Newsprint paper is a specific enough sorting classification. C. Incorrect. Aluminum is a specific enough sorting classification. D. Incorrect. Glass is a specific enough sorting classification.

Amazing Powers! You have completed Section 4: Rules of Separation! You are now ready to continue on to Section 5: Separation of Like Materials!

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SE CT ION 5 : B R IN G IN G UN IT Y TO L IKE M AT E R IAL S

In this lesson, you will learn how to demonstrate separation of items into similar materials according to local guidelines. Now that you know all of the different classifications of the most common recyclable items, you should be able to sort multiples of these items according to the separation rules and keep them together for recycling.

Examples:

Non-Examples

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S E C T I ON 5 : PR AC T I C E T E S T

Please classify this item:

A. Glossy/Bound Paper B. Corrugated Cardboard C. Newspaper D. Ofce Paper

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A.

B. C. D.

Incorrect. This item has no adhesive binding, and has a rough, matte finish. Correct! This item would be classified as Cardboard. Incorrect. Newspaper is thin, single-layer, and flimsy, whereas this item has three layers and is very thick and durable. Incorrect. Office paper is thin and single-layer, whereas this item has three layers and is very thick.

Bang! Zap! Kapowie! You used your powers of recycling to knock waste down to size! You have completed Module 2! Congratulations, Avenger! Youre on your way to making the world safer and cleaner - one recyclable at a time. Keep on doing your part by

Putting waste in its proper place!

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POST-TEST

Youve got a bunch of old mail lying around that youd like to recycle. Which of these parts of the mail could be classified as Office? A. B. C. D. The envelopes in which bills are sent The bills themselves The clothing catalogues The newspapers

You have just had a large feast, and are left with the following food containers. Which of these containers would you classify as Tin/Steel? A. B. C. D. The single-serving metal soda cans with labels printed on their sides and pull-tab tops The see through sauce jar with a separate lid The metal beans can with a paper adhesive label which you opened with a can opener The solid-colored wine bottle with a separate lid

You see that your friend has tossed all of her plastic items together in her trash can. What advice would you give her on how to determine if some of those items are recyclable? A. B. C. D. Tell her to take out the thin, clear plastic items as they are usually recyclable Tell her to remove the lids of plastic jars, as they are then recyclable Tell her to take out all food packaging items, as they are usually recyclable Tell her to check each item to see if it has the three-arrowed symbol printed anywhere on it.

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Which of these is a valid rule for separating recyclables in your area? A. B. C. D. Plastic items must be separated according to the number printed on them. Tin, steel, and aluminum cans can be recycled in the same bin. All paper products should be bagged together and separated from other materials. Glass products are not recyclable in this area.

You visit a friend who has these items lying all around his house. When offering to help him recycle, which classification would you assign to these?

A. B. C. D.

Glass Tin/Steel Plastic Aluminum

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P OS T - T E S T KE Y AN D F E E D BAC K

The bills themselves would be classied as Ofce paper, as they have no plastic or glossy components, and are printed on single layer, matte, white paper.

The metal beans can with a paper adhesive label which you opened with a can opener would be classied as Tin/Steel, as it does not meet the criteria for the other classications.

Tell her to check each item to see if it has the three-arrowed symbol with a number inside printed anywhere on it as this is the easiest way to denitively tell if a plastic item is recyclable. If an item does not have this symbol, you should look at city rules and guidelines for the specic item to determine if it is recyclable.

Plastic items must be separated according to the number printed on them is the only rule in this list which is a valid guideline for recycling in Oahu.

Aluminum. These are most likely aluminum cans as they are thin and easily crushable, have a pull-tab opening on top, and have the label printed directly on the can.

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