Quiz Retailers – GoRecycle

In your opinion, what is the estimated number of end-of-life cooling appliances each year in Quebec?

Fewer than 100,000 Between 100,001 and 250,000 Between 250,001 and 300,000 More than 300,000

How much greenhouse gas (GHG) is inside a cooling appliance?

50 kg to 100 kg 101 kg to 500 kg 501 kg to 700 kg An average of one ton

But what does 1 ton of greenhouse gas (GHG) represent?

A flight from Montréal to Barcelona A road trip from Montréal to Vancouver Refusing 680,000 plastic straws All of the above

What materials are inside a fridge?

Bananas and potatoes Plastic, glass, metals, refrigerant gas, insulating foam, used oils and other materials All of the above

Are gases mainly found in appliance pipes?

Yes No

If a client refuses the collection and recycling service and instead decides to leave their fridge by the curb, will the appliance be recycled properly/legally?

Yes No

Oh! But if the customer decides not to entrust us with their appliance, what else can they do to recycle it properly?

Bring it to one of GoRecycle’s 300 drop-off points Leave it by the side of the road Give it away/sell it (if it is still functional) A and C

Is the collection and recycling service offered by your company in collaboration with GoRecycle free with the purchase of a new appliance?

Yes No

Once collected and treated, how much of an appliance will be recovered?

Less than 50% Between 51% and 75% Between 76% and 94% More than 95%

What can you do to help fight climate change?

Offer your customers the collection and recycling service Encourage your colleagues to do the same Talk about GoRecycle to your social circle All of the above

You got __ out of 10

Thank you for taking the GoRecycle training course and promoting the recycling program among your customers. Your involvement has a direct impact on the fight against climate change and waste!

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