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QUIZ: Are You On the Naughty Or Nice List For Recycling This Christmas?

It’s kind of like Santa’s list, but more important.
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CHRISTMAS IS JUST a few weeks away (sorry) and no doubt you’ve been thinking long and hard about your list for Santa.

But have you considered any other lists you might be on? Such as the Naughty or Nice Recycling list? You don’t want to be on the Naughty Recycling list, that’s for sure. Are you, though?

Let’s find out.

1. Do you recycle during the rest of the year?
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I'll stick the odd bit in
Of course

No, sure it all ends up in the same place
Most of the time
2. What will you do with all that extra Christmas packaging?
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See what I can reuse and recycle
Recycle it, obviously

I'll see what fits in the recycling bin and dump the rest
Throw it away of course
3. Do you use recycled wrapping paper?
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I make my own wrapping paper
Ah yeah, least I can do

Ain't nobody got time for that
4. Do you reuse wrapping paper?
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If I can get away with it
If it looks OK

I'll use it as packaging for fragile parcels
What am I, an animal?
5. Do you make your own gifts?
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No - sure I can barely manage to wrap them
If it saves me some money, why not?

I'll definitely make one or two for special people
Ah, yeah - the personal touch is always welcome
6. Do you prefer to give presents or receive?
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I want all the presents
Love giving
7. Do you check if the business you're buying from recycles?
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Hadn't thought of that...
I do check and will shop somewhere else if they don't

That's not my concern when shopping
I do but will still shop somewhere that doesn't if they have what I need
Answer all the questions to see your result!
You scored out of !
You're on the Naughty list
Oh dear - coal in your stocking for you.
Share your result:
You scored out of !
You're on the Nice list
Well done! Santa will be very proud.
Share your result:
You scored out of !
You're almost on the Nice list
Oh you're so close...
Share your result:
You scored out of !
You're almost on the Naughty list
Better watch yourself or you'll be on the Naughty list...
Share your result:

Whether you’re Naughty or Nice you can always do more recycling especially by shopping with a Repak member. Did you know that Repak members help pay for your household recycling and local bottle bank? They’re on the Nice list, alright. Head over to Repak to find out more about spending Christmas with a Repak member. 

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    Ryan Hardy
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    Nov 24th 2016, 3:43 PM

    What has giving or receiving gifts got to do with recycling?

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    Dec 5th 2016, 11:52 AM

    This three or four bins in every house is bullsh!t ..there should only be one bin . There are machines that can decipher all waste …. but the waste companies can’t be arsed getting them …

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    Dec 5th 2016, 9:31 AM

    Anyone know how to make an iPhone 7…

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    David Carino
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    Dec 5th 2016, 7:04 PM

    Tell them their 7 !

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    Dec 5th 2016, 8:18 AM

    When are we going to put a deposit on plastic bottles, glass and cans ? Would make a huge difference but this government gives the environment no priority.

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    Dec 5th 2016, 9:20 AM

    @Irish Cottage Rental:
    Could Be worse. We could have the Green party in government.

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    Dec 5th 2016, 9:18 AM

    I’m very very, VERY NAUGHTY.
    Somebody spank ME!!!

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    Dec 5th 2016, 2:29 PM

    I’m naughty ;)

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