What is the purpose of a bag tax?
To increase sales
To promote plastic bags
To reduce plastic use
To confuse customers
What did Jill Burns say about Ireland bag tax?
It was too low.
It was ignored.
It was successful.
It was a failure.
Which country banned single-use bags in 2013?
Kuwait
Egypt
United Arab Emirates
Saudi Arabia
When did plastic bags become widespread?
1980s
1960s
1990s
2000s
True or false: Plastic bags are biodegradable.
True
False
What is the main material for making plastic bags?
Glass
Oil
Wood
Cotton
What is the main reason for plastic bag bans?
To increase sales
To promote plastic use
To save money
To reduce pollution
What is a major issue with plastic bags?
They are too heavy.
They cause land pollution.
They are biodegradable.
They are too expensive.
What is the environmental impact of plastic bags?
Significant damage
Only affects humans
No impact at all
Minimal impact
What is a bag tax?
A tax on cloth bags
A tax on paper bags
A fee for reusable bags
A charge for plastic bags
What is a common belief about paper bags?
They are too heavy.
They are eco-friendly.
They are made of plastic.
They are always better.
What is a challenge with cloth bags?
They are too heavy.
They are always biodegradable.
They are too cheap.
They require more energy.
When did Ireland introduce a bag tax?
2005
2010
2002
2000
Which country banned non-biodegradable bags?
Brazil
India
China
USA
What is a major concern about cloth bags?
They are too light.
They are too expensive.
They pollute more.
They are not durable.
What did the visitor say about Rwanda?
It is cleaner now.
It is dirtier now.
It has more litter.
It is unchanged.
What is a common misconception about biodegradable bags?
They are too expensive.
They are made of paper.
They degrade quickly.
They are always safe.
What did Rwanda achieve with the bag ban?
Cleaner environment
More litter
Less tourism
More plastic use
What is an alternative to plastic bags?
Leather bags
Paper bags
Glass bags
Metal bags
What did the packaging manufacturer claim?
Paper is best.
Cotton is better than plastic.
Plastic is better than cotton.
All bags are equal.
What is the impact of plastic bags on wildlife?
They harm wildlife.
Only affects fish.
They help wildlife.
No impact at all
What is a criticism of biodegradable bags?
They need light and oxygen.
They are too cheap.
They are too heavy.
They are too colorful.