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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - Coggle Diagram
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
What is waste?
anything
throw out
can't reuse
a lot of trash
ends up in landfills
non-biodegradable
cause many problems
harm soil, air and water
biodegradable
break down naturally
How can we reduce?
cut down or make something smaller
using less stuff
using only what we need
reduce water usage
by turning the faucet off
when you're not using it
natural resources
something valuable in the environment
water, animals, soil, plants
important to conserve
reduce energy we use
turn down the heater a little
turn off the lights
How do we reuse?
use something again and again
disposable
items you use only once
better to use item
use over and over again
plastic bags
hundreds of years
to break down
use reusable bag
fix broken toy
instead of throwing away
give away
toys, books, something we don't need anymore
reused by other people
How do we recycle?
parts from old electronic equipment
new electronic equipment
plastic from plastic bottles
rugs
shoes
clothing
steel
for building
aluminum cans and bottles
new aluminum cans
recycling
save energy and natural resources
use materials from old items to make new items