Palm City Chamber Aces the Keep Martin Beautiful Trivia Quiz. Can you?

One of the best parts of being Program Coordinator for Keep Martin Beautiful is the opportunity to go out into the community, meet Martin County residents, and help them get the facts about what Keep Martin Beautiful does and why it matters.

A couple of weeks ago, I had the honor of talking with the Palm City Chamber of Commerce at their monthly breakfast meeting. The Palm City Chamber is a long-standing supporter of Keep Martin Beautiful, and we always look forward to having their members take part in our programs: Adopt-a-Road, Great American Cleanup, International Coastal Cleanup, Environmental Stewardship Awards, and the ongoing responsibility to preserve and enhance the quality of life in our community.

First up, we looked at the Keep Martin Beautiful goals:

• Reduce and prevent litter and marine debris

• Promote waste reduction and recycling

• Encourage beautification and community improvement efforts

• Recognize excellence in environmental stewardship

• Increase awareness of these issues through effective education and outreach

• Develop a deeper connection to and respect for our natural environment.

Then it was time for a trivia quiz. They aced it! How many of these can you get right?

1.How many cigarette butts were collected worldwide during the 2024 International Coastal Cleanup?

A. 500,000

B. 1.2 million

C. 1.7 million

D. 2 million

2. True or False: A plastic bottle takes 450 years to decompose in a landfill.

A. True

B. False

3. Which of these items is not recyclable curbside?

A. Glass bottles

B. Paperback books

C. Pizza boxes with grease

D. Steel cans

4. About how many pounds of trash do Americans generate per person, per day on average?

A. 1 pound

B. 5 pounds

C. 10 pounds

D. 20 pounds

5. What should I do with old batteries and outdated household chemicals?

A. Put them in the trash

B. Put them in the recycle bin

C. Keep them stacked up in the garage

D. Take them to Martin County’s Hazardous Waste collection sites

Question:

How many volunteers does it take to Keep Martin Beautiful?

Answer: All of you! Our nonprofit organization is volunteer-driven and depends on individuals, families, organizations, agencies and businesses to keep our community litter-free and environmentally attuned.

Want to know more? Eager to volunteer for our next project or to nominate someone you know for the upcoming Environmental Stewardship Awards? Our Keep Martin Beautiful website is full of great information about ways that you can be involved and make a difference.

Answers: B, A, C, B, D

Reilly Weidner's opinions are her own and may not reflect Friends & Neighbors viewpoint.