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Quiz about Grime and Punishment
Quiz about Grime and Punishment

Grime and Punishment Trivia Quiz


Most of us really hate litter. It is unsightly - and unnecessary - no matter where or when we see it. Here are some examples of what could happen to offenders as we learn about various anti-litter laws; i.e., grime and punishment.

A multiple-choice quiz by cowboybluedog. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Time
5 mins
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393,263
Updated
Dec 03 21
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Question 1 of 10
1. It would seem that sometimes all it takes is a clever ad campaign to increase awareness and public concern. What was the ad campaign that started in the 1960s in Australia and has since been coupled with other campaigns, such as "Do the right thing" and "Tidy Towns"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In an age where mocking and name calling is typically discouraged, such has been used as a clever part of an anti-litter campaign in Canada. Scraps of litter are pieced together to spell uncomplimentary words or phrases, then shown in ads in Canada's largest city. Which urban area warns that "Littering Says A Lot About You"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Hong Kong, China combines cutting-edge technology with good, old-fashioned "shaming" to discourage littering. By collecting DNA from cigarette butts, bottle tops and chewing gum, authorities are able to "identify" the perpetrator. How is this DNA info then used? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In an effort to combat litter and encourage waste management, the residents of London, England have been encouraged to participate in several clever yet simple activities as a part of their "Neat Streets" campaign. Free key chains have been made available to those who are willing to "collect" a certain item of litter. They could then deposit the key chain along with contact info and win prizes. What was supposed to be "discarded" in those key chains? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The Energy Transition for Green Growth Act was passed into law during the year of 2015. Then President Francois Hollande said the new law(s) were designed to make their country, "an exemplary nation in terms of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions, diversifying its energy model and increasing the deployment of renewable energy sources." Which European country was this? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. It may be that this country recognized that every little bit hurts, or maybe every little bit of prevention helps. The Italian Parliament passed a law in 2016 that allows for fines as high as 300 euros for discarding which of the following small items of waste inappropriately - as that law specifically mentioned? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In an effort to protect the environment the organization known as Irish Pubs Global appealed to its members - as well as to pubs worldwide - to completely phase-out the use of one item that is often seen in bars, restaurants and other food retailers. What item can make drinking easier but should be made of an alternative material? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Among the most severe penalties against littering are those found in a city-state and island country in southeast Asia. There those who are caught littering may face up to S$2,000 - for the their first offense. Which Republic is it? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Anti-littering laws and recycling regulations are often combined to achieve a cleaner environment. What European country, with a reputation for wartime neutrality, began the 21st century with a recycling program that provided for just over 50% of their household (waste) products to be recycled? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. All states within the United States of America have some type of "litter law"; although the penalties vary greatly, state to state. Which state, whose boundaries stretch from the Appalachian Mountains to the Mississippi River carries the greatest imprisonment charge in the USA - up to six years - for those who are convicted of repeat littering offenses? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. It would seem that sometimes all it takes is a clever ad campaign to increase awareness and public concern. What was the ad campaign that started in the 1960s in Australia and has since been coupled with other campaigns, such as "Do the right thing" and "Tidy Towns"?

Answer: Keep Australia Beautiful

The "Keep Australia Beautiful" campaign does play an important part in communicating the importance of an anti-litter stance throughout the country. In Australia, anti-littering laws are the responsibility of the states or territories and many of those do have laws or regulations that provide for fines or other punishment to discourage littering. Also, some of the municipalities in Australia have regulations that encourage recycling.
2. In an age where mocking and name calling is typically discouraged, such has been used as a clever part of an anti-litter campaign in Canada. Scraps of litter are pieced together to spell uncomplimentary words or phrases, then shown in ads in Canada's largest city. Which urban area warns that "Littering Says A Lot About You"?

Answer: Toronto

These ingenious ads are a part of the "Live Green Toronto" campaign. Imagine taking the "La" from a discarded bag of Lays potato chip and linking it with the "zy" from a package of Crazy glue. That would spell "Lazy". Or taking "Sel" from a tossed package of Alka-Seltzer and combining that with the "fish" from a package of (Pepperidge Farm) Goldfish found on the street. That is right - "Selfish".

There are photos available that really do more justice to the effort than mere words can do. Their tag line is the best: "If you litter, you are, in fact, trash".
3. Hong Kong, China combines cutting-edge technology with good, old-fashioned "shaming" to discourage littering. By collecting DNA from cigarette butts, bottle tops and chewing gum, authorities are able to "identify" the perpetrator. How is this DNA info then used?

Answer: Digital images of possible offenders displayed in public areas

Hong Kong is a huge metropolitan area with a huge amount of garbage - i.e., litter. One anti-littering campaign has been called "Hong Kong Cleanup". That organization estimated that more than 16,000 tons of rubbish is dumped in Hong Kong every day. They worked to have a fixed penalty for littering made into law and in 2015 it became possible to be fined HK$1,500 for littering.

Another part of that campaign was "The Face of Litter" - as mentioned in the question. Workers collected many discarded "personal" items and collected DNA samples from those items. Then genetic data from each sample is used to predict the eye, hair and skin color, and the face shape of offenders and poster sized digital images were displayed in public areas.
4. In an effort to combat litter and encourage waste management, the residents of London, England have been encouraged to participate in several clever yet simple activities as a part of their "Neat Streets" campaign. Free key chains have been made available to those who are willing to "collect" a certain item of litter. They could then deposit the key chain along with contact info and win prizes. What was supposed to be "discarded" in those key chains?

Answer: Chewed gum

According to info provided by the "Neat Streets" campaign it cost ₤1.50 to remove a single piece of chewed gum from an inappropriate discard. The "Neat Streets" campaign was designed around positive reinforcement rather than punishment. In addition to the key chains that held used gum (the material of the entire key was recyclable) there are other fun aspects of the campaign. One of those is waste bins have motion activated sensors that respond - with a whistle or applause or compliment - to an appropriate waste deposit, for example.

At times volunteers have formed "flash mobs" and celebrated when someone deposited their litter in a waste bin. More than just a fun campaign, "Neat Streets" has grown beyond London and in each area of participation there has been a reported increase in waste bin use and an overall reduction in litter.
5. The Energy Transition for Green Growth Act was passed into law during the year of 2015. Then President Francois Hollande said the new law(s) were designed to make their country, "an exemplary nation in terms of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions, diversifying its energy model and increasing the deployment of renewable energy sources." Which European country was this?

Answer: France

France had banned the use of plastic bags before this law was enacted. If disposable bags are used they must be made from a plant-based material like potato starch or corn starch. The Energy Transition for Green Growth Act made France the first country in the world to ban the use of plastic dinnerware - plates, goblets/cups, cutlery (knifes, forks, spoons, etc.).

By the year 2020, France plans for all "disposable" dinnerware to be made from bio-sourced and/or compostable materials. Or, follow the suggestion to use china and silverware instead of disposable items? Wash them and use them again!
6. It may be that this country recognized that every little bit hurts, or maybe every little bit of prevention helps. The Italian Parliament passed a law in 2016 that allows for fines as high as 300 euros for discarding which of the following small items of waste inappropriately - as that law specifically mentioned?

Answer: Cigarette butts

Italy has lagged behind many of its European neighbors in its efforts to curb litter and recycle pollution. In an effort to combat this encumbrance their legislation passed a series of "green laws" including fines as high as 300 euros levied against smokers who toss their cigarette butts on the ground.

This was not the only offense mentioned in the law. Fines ranging from 30 euros to 150 euros may be charged against those who spit out their gum, discard shop receipts or dispose of any small piece of garbage anywhere other than into a proper waste bin.
7. In an effort to protect the environment the organization known as Irish Pubs Global appealed to its members - as well as to pubs worldwide - to completely phase-out the use of one item that is often seen in bars, restaurants and other food retailers. What item can make drinking easier but should be made of an alternative material?

Answer: Plastic drinking straws

Irish Pubs Global (and other organizations) has suggested that the use of plastic straws (and, plastic drink stirrers, too) be completely discontinued. One plastic straw may appear to be a very insignificant contribution to world-wide pollution but estimates from the mid-2010s put the number at 500,000,000 of plastic straws that are trashed every day - THAT is a lot of plastic pollution.

The use of any plastic item has been generally discouraged - for the health of the world's environment - but single use plastic items, such as drinking straws, are particularly concerning.

There are viable substitutions for those plastic drinking straws; for example, straws made from paper, bioplastic, glass or stainless steel.
8. Among the most severe penalties against littering are those found in a city-state and island country in southeast Asia. There those who are caught littering may face up to S$2,000 - for the their first offense. Which Republic is it?

Answer: Singapore

Singapore also, has laws in place that require offenders, if convicted, to be ordered to clean streets or other public areas for (at least) 12 hours. The tough anti-littering stance may be working for Singapore; it is often mentioned on the lists of cleanest countries.

Their commitment to a cleaner and healthier environment continues as the Singapore National Environment Agency stresses the need to enforce environmental laws, protect drinking water, improve air quality and reduce exposure to toxic chemicals.
9. Anti-littering laws and recycling regulations are often combined to achieve a cleaner environment. What European country, with a reputation for wartime neutrality, began the 21st century with a recycling program that provided for just over 50% of their household (waste) products to be recycled?

Answer: Switzerland

Switzerland is perennially ranked among the world's cleanest countries and is often complimented for its clean air and clean water. One reason may be its residents' support and participation in their recycle programs. Tough laws against littering may be responsible as well. During the early years of the 21st century their recycling rate for solid waste often exceeded 50% and was often ranked as the country with the highest recycling rate. During the year of 2014 the Swiss government decided to take actions against litter that would continue to enhance their reputation as a "clean country" and many sanctions against littering were increased - some were doubled.
10. All states within the United States of America have some type of "litter law"; although the penalties vary greatly, state to state. Which state, whose boundaries stretch from the Appalachian Mountains to the Mississippi River carries the greatest imprisonment charge in the USA - up to six years - for those who are convicted of repeat littering offenses?

Answer: Tennessee

According to information provided by the National Conference of State Legislatures that was updated in 2014, Tennessee carries the greatest potential for imprisonment for those who litter. Most of the states in the USA do not have such strict penalties and the punishment may be based on either what was discarded and/or where the offense was committed. Fines for littering range from $20 (in Colorado) up to $30,000 (in Maryland) and incarceration charges may be from 10 days (in Idaho) to up to six years (as mentioned, in Tennessee). Most states incorporate a plan for community service into their penalties for littering and some states have the ability to revoke the driver's license of those who are caught littering along the highway(s).
Source: Author cowboybluedog

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