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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
biodegradable
breaks down naturally
not biodegradable
cause many problems
harm soil, water, air
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, plants, animals, soil
important to conserve
reduce energy
turn off the lights
turn down the heater a little
How do we reuse?
use something again and again
disposable
items you use only once
better to use reusable items
plastic bags
hundreds of years
to break down
use usable bags
fix broken toys
instead of throwing away
give away
toys, books, furnitures
reused by other people
4.How do we recycle?
use materials from old items to make new items
plastic bottles, cans, glass, paper, batteries
aluminum cans and bottles
new cans and bottles
steel
for buildings
parts from old electronic equipment
new electronic equipment
plastic from plastic bottles
shoes
clothing
rugs