Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
- What Is Waste?
anything you throw out and can't reuse
biodegradable
breaks down naturally
a lot of waste is not biodegradable
cause problems
soil
water
air
- How Can We Reduce Waste?
reduce
cut down / make something smaller
using less stuff
using only what we need
ex) turn the faucet off
natural resources
something of value in the environment
reduce the energy
turn off the lights
turn down the heater
- How Do We Reuse?
reuse
use again & again
disposable
use only once
cause a lot of waste
use resuable bags
instead of plastic bags
give away
fix
broken toys
toys, books, furniture, clothing
- How Do We Recycle?
recycle
use materials
old items
new items
examples
aluminum cans & plastic bottles
new cans & bottles
steel
steel for buildings
old electronic equipment
new electronic equipment
plastic bottles
rugs, shoes, clothing, playground equipment
