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THE GREEN AVENGERSEvery waste in its proper place!
Rachel Kirkland, Callie McNew, Davilla Riddle
ETEC 613 Module Prototype
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Pre-Test 3
Pre-Test Key and Feedback 5
Introduction to Module 7
Section 1: Paper Products Power! 8
Section 2: Heavy Metal Thunder 12
Section 3: Plastics by the Numbers 15
Section 4: Truth, Justice, and Rules of Separation 19
Section 5: Bringing Unity to Like Materials 22
Post-Test 25
Post-Test Key and Feedback 27
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PRE-TEST
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 ques-
tion. 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. 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
Which of the following is an accurate description of most Aluminum cans?
A. A single-serving metal beverage container with the label printed di-
rectly on the metal, with a pull-tab opening on the top
B. A single-serving metal food container with a separate re-sealable lid
C. A metal food container which can be stored for long periods of time un-
refrigerated and requires a can opener to openD. 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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A. Glossy/Bound Paper
B. Corrugated Cardboard
C. Newspaper
D. Office Paper
What is the easiest way to tell if a plastic item is recyclable?A. It is food packaging
B. It has the three-arrowed symbol printed somewhere on it
C. It is clear plastic
D. It has a removable lid
Which of these categories is too broad and requires further sorting?
A. plastics
B. newsprint paper
C. aluminum
D. glass containers
Please classify this material:
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PRE-TEST KEY AND FEEDBACK
A. Incorrect. Glossy shoeboxes are both glossy-coated and single-layer, sothey 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, 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.
A. Correct! This is the best description of an Aluminum can!
B. Incorrect. Most Aluminum cans do not have a re-sealable lid, but
rather a one-time, pull tab opening.
C. Incorrect. This is a more accurate description of a Tin/Steel can.
D. Incorrect. Although Tin/Steel cans generally contain food, they cancontain beverages as well, and the rest of the description is more ap-
propriate for Tin/Steel classification.
A. Incorrect. Not all food packaging is recyclable.
B. 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.
C. Incorrect. The color of the plastic is not a determinant in whether or notit is recyclable.
D. 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.
A. Incorrect. This item has no binding, and has a rough, matte finish.
B. Correct! This item is Cardboard!
C. Incorrect. Newspaper is thin, single-layer, and flimsy, whereas this item
has three layers and is very thick and durable.
D. Incorrect. Office paper is thin and single-layer, whereas this item has
three layers and is very thick.
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INTRODUCTION TO MODULE 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 recy-
cling 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 efficiently
transform as much waste as possible into new raw materials! Lets go!
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SECTION 1: PAPER PRODUCTS POWER!
In this lesson, you will learn how to classify paper as Glossy/Bound, Office, News-
paper, 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 Newspaper is a very thin, rough paper that is easily recycled into
new paper pulp.
Office Paper 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.
Cardboard 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 in-
side the box which makes it ineligible to be recycled into new,clean paper pulp.
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 in-
eligible 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 shred-
ders, 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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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
SECTION 1: PRACTICE TEST
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?
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A. Incorrect. Glossy shoeboxes are both glossy-coatedand single-layer cardboard, so they must be classi-
fied 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 recy-
cling 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.
SECTION 1: PRACTICE TEST KEY
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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SECTION 2: HEAVY METAL THUNDER!
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 com-
pletely sealed from air. Both types of cans can be opened only once, and not re-
sealed. 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:
Non-Examples:
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Aluminum Tin/Steel
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SECTION 2: PRACTICE TEST
Which of these is an accurate description of most Aluminum cans?
A. A single-serving metal beverage container with the label printed
directly on the metal, which has a pull-tab opening on the top
B. A single-serving metal food container which has a separate re-
sealable lid
C. A metal food container which can be stored for long periods of
time un-refrigerated, which has an adhesive paper label and re-
quires a can opener to open
D. A metal beverage container which can be stored for long periods
of time un-refrigerated, which has an adhesive paper label and re-
quires a can opener to open
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A. Correct! This is the most accurate description of most aluminum cans!
B. Incorrect. Most Aluminum cans do not have a re-sealable lid, but rather
a one-time, pull tab opening.
C. Incorrect. This is a more accurate description of a Tin/Steel can.
D. Incorrect. Although Tin/Steel cans generally contain food, they can
contain beverages as well, and the rest of the description is more appro-
priate for Tin/Steel classification.
SECTION 2: PRACTICE TEST KEY
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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SECTION 3: PLASTICS BY THE NUMBERS!
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. Fortu-
nately, however, most recyclable plastic items tell you what classification they be-
long to! All you have to do is find the label.
The international symbol for recycling is widely used and commonly known. Any-
where 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 pur-
poses, 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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SECTION 3: PRACTICE TEST KEY
A. Incorrect. Not all food packaging is recyclable.
B. Correct! If an item has this symbol on it, it is recyclable.
C. Incorrect. The color of the plastic is not a determinant in whether or
not it is recyclable.
D. 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, JUSTICE,
AND THE RULES OF SEPARATION
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 re-
cyclables, 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 Glass bottles and jars
PaperNewspaper with inserts and
magazines removed
Corrugated cardboard
(without food residue)
White office paper Colored office paper
Metal Aluminum cans Tin/Steel cans
Plastic Plastic containers #1 and #2 Plastic containers of allother 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-ExamplesIn 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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SECTION 4: PRACTICE TEST
Which of these categories is too broad and requires further sorting?
A. plastics
B. newsprint paper
C. aluminum cans
D. glass containers
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SECTION 4: PRACTICE TEST KEY
A. Correct! Plastics must be further separated into plastics of like num-
bers.
B. Incorrect. Newsprint paper is a specific enough sorting classifica-
tion.
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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SECTION 5: BRINGING UNIT Y TO LIKE MATERIALS
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 recycla-
ble 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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SECTION 5: PRACTICE TEST
Please classify this item:
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A. Glossy/Bound Paper
B. Corrugated Cardboard
C. Newspaper
D. Office Paper
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SECTION 5: PRACTICE TEST KEY
A. Incorrect. This item has no adhesive binding, and has a rough,
matte finish.
B. Correct! This item would be classified as Cardboard.
C. Incorrect. Newspaper is thin, single-layer, and flimsy, whereas this
item has three layers and is very thick and durable.
D. 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 ofthese parts of the mail could be classified as Office?
A. The envelopes in which bills are sent
B. The bills themselves
C. The clothing catalogues
D. 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. The single-serving metal soda cans with labels printed on their
sides and pull-tab tops
B. The see through sauce jar with a separate lid
C. The metal beans can with a paper adhesive label which you
opened with a can opener
D. 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. Tell her to take out the thin, clear plastic items as they are usually recyclable
B. Tell her to remove the lids of plastic jars, as they are then recyclable
C. Tell her to take out all food packaging items, as they are usually recyclable
D. 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. Plastic items must be separated according to the number printed
on them.
B. Tin, steel, and aluminum cans can be recycled in the same bin.
C. All paper products should be bagged together and separated from
other materials.
D. 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?
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A. Glass
B. Tin/Steel
C. Plastic
D. Aluminum
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POST- TEST KEY AND FEEDBACK
B The bills themselves would be classified as Office paper, as they have no plas-
tic or glossy components, and are printed on single layer, matte, white paper.
C The metal beans can with a paper adhesive label which you opened with a can
opener would be classified as Tin/Steel, as it does not meet the criteria forthe other classifications.
D 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 definitively
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 specific item to determine if it
is recyclable.
A 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.
D 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.