Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

What does it mean to "reduce" waste?

• Taking an item that might be thrown out and

  using it again for a purpose other than its original use

• Process old, used items in order that the material

  can be used to make new products

• Use fewer resources

• Taking care of the envrionment

What does it mean to "recycle"?

• Taking an item that might be thrown out and

  using it again for a purpose other than its original use

• Process old, used items in order that the material

  can be used to make new products

• Use fewer resources

• Taking care of the envrionment

What items can be recycled? Select all that apply.

• Paper

• Ink

• Metal

• Glass

• Plastic

Why is it important to reduce, reuse, and recycle? Select all that apply.

• Conserve natural resources

• Save energy

• Reduce the use of pesticides

• Decrease pollution

Which of the following is an example of reusing an item?

• Buying products that are energy-efficient

• Placing an aluminum can in a recycling bin

• Using a paper receipt as a bookmark

• Not buying overly packaged products

Which of the following is an example of reducing waste? Select all that apply.

• Buying products that are energy-efficient

• Buying used products

• Not buying overly packaged products

• Using an old envelop to take notes on

Recycle means to process old, used items so the material can be used to make new products.

• True

• False

Reduce, reuse, recycle increases some types of pollution in the environment.

• True

• False

What does it mean to "reuse"?

• Taking an item that might be thrown out and

  using it again for a purpose other than its original use

• Process old, used items in order that the material

  can be used to make new products

• Use fewer resources

• Taking care of the envrionment