Recycling Awareness

Household waste in Gateshead goes to....

• Energy from Waste

• Landfill

• Abroad

Only certain types of plastic are able to be recycled at home....

• True

• False

This symbol means ...

• It can't be recycled

• It needs to be put in a specialist electrical recycling bin

• Don't put your rubbish in a bin

This symbol means ...

• That this material can be recycled

• That recycling is a circular economy

• That you must rinse the item out and then place it in the recycling bin

What are some of the benefits of recycling? Select all that apply.

• Can save energy

• Creates jobs

• Conserves resources

• All of the above

Recycling is a ________ economy.

Write down one thing you learnt in today's session.

Thinking back to the beginning of the session, how would you rate yourself against these 4 statements now:

1. I am confident about recycling at home

2. I know what different symbols on packaging mean

3. I understand what happens to my recycling and household waste when it leaves my home

4. I appreciate the importance of recycling

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