Reducing Our Impact on Earth

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What are the three R's?

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reduce, reuse, recycle

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What does reduce mean?

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use less

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What does reuse mean?

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use more than once

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What does recycle mean?

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turn waste into new products

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What is pollution?

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harmful substances in the environment

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What is smog?

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pollution in the air above cities

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What is a landfill?

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a place where trash goes that hasn't been recycled

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Why is it important to reduce waste?

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to protect the environment and save resources

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What can we reuse?

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bags, bottles, and containers

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What does it mean to recycle?

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to process materials to make new products