3Rs: Recycling, Reuse, Reduce

What is the process of recycling plastic bottles called, Arjun?

• plastic bottle recycling

• plastic waste management

• plastic bottle reusing

• plastic bottle disposal

Why is it important for Charlotte, Isla, and Jackson to recycle plastic bottles?

• To increase pollution, waste resources, and consume energy.

• To promote pollution, deplete resources, and waste energy.

• To ignore pollution, disregard resources, and waste energy.

• To reduce pollution, conserve resources, and save energy.

What are some common items that can be made from recycled plastic bottles, and which of these items would Arjun, Aria, and Oliver find most useful?

• Polyester fiber for clothing, carpeting, and filling for sleeping bags and jackets.

• Wooden furniture

• Glass bottles

• Plastic utensils

How can paper bags be reused by Kai, Jackson, and Aria?

• By throwing them away after one use

• By using them for multiple purposes such as carrying groceries, storing items, or even as gift bags.

• By using them as a pillow

• By using them as fuel for a fire

What are the benefits of reusing paper bags, Sophia, Anika, and Avery?

• Reducing waste, conserving resources, and minimizing pollution.

• Creating more jobs, supporting local businesses, and improving the economy.

• Increasing pollution, wasting resources, and harming the environment.

• Saving money, reducing waste, and promoting sustainability.

What are some alternative uses for paper bags that Grace, William, and Lily can explore?

• gift wrapping, composting, storage for small items, arts and crafts projects, and as a material for making puppets or masks

• grocery shopping, insulation, fire starter, book covers

How can food waste be reduced, James, Olivia, and Hannah?

• Encouraging overconsumption of food

• Implementing strategies such as meal planning, proper storage and preservation techniques, composting, and donating excess food to those in need.

• Throwing away food without considering expiration dates

• Ignoring the importance of proper storage and preservation techniques

Why is reducing food waste important for the environment, Grace, Emma, and Elijah?

• Reducing food waste has no impact on the environment.

• Reducing food waste increases greenhouse gas emissions.

• Reducing food waste leads to more landfill waste.

• Reducing food waste helps conserve resources, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and minimizes landfill waste.

What are some strategies to reduce food waste at home, James, Benjamin, and Isla?

• Buying more food than necessary

• Throwing away expired food

• Not using leftovers

• Planning meals, making a shopping list, storing food properly, using leftovers, and composting food scraps.

What is electronic waste and why is it harmful to the environment, Michael?

• Electronic waste is recycled and does not contribute to pollution.

• Electronic waste is made up of organic materials and does not contain toxic substances.

• Electronic waste is discarded electronic devices that contain toxic substances and contribute to pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.

• Electronic waste is beneficial to the environment as it reduces the need for raw materials.