Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

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What is recycling?

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Recycling is the process of breaking down waste materials to make something new.

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What does it mean to biodegrade?

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Biodegrade means to break down naturally in the environment, often by the action of living organisms.

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Why is it important to conserve natural resources?

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Conserving natural resources helps protect the environment and ensures that resources are available for future generations.

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What does it mean to reduce waste?

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Reducing waste means cutting back on the amount of waste we produce.

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Give an example of reducing waste.

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Using a refillable water bottle instead of single-use plastic bottles.

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What is reusing?

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Reusing means finding new ways to use items instead of throwing them away.

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What is an example of reusing?

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Handing down old clothes to a younger sibling.

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What is the purpose of recycling?

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The purpose of recycling is to reduce waste and conserve natural resources.

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What is a landfill?

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A landfill is a place where waste is buried and stored.

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What happens to items that do not biodegrade?

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Items that do not biodegrade can stay in landfills for a very long time, causing pollution.