Natural Resources/Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Which is a natural resource?

• Glass
• Paper
• Plants
• Leather

Which item is often made from plants?

• A T-Shirt
• A Plastic Bottle
• A Glass of Milk
• A Boot

Wind and solar power are SUSTAINABLE sources of energy. What does SUSTAINABLE mean?

• Able to be used for a long time
• Able to move to many places

What happens when you reduce, reuse, and recycle?

• You find non-renewable resorces
• You conserve natural resources

Why are fossil fuels non-renewable resources?

• because they are used to light and heat homes
• Because they can be used over and over again
• Because they cause water and air pollution
• Because they take millions of years to replace 

Plastic forks, spoons, and knives are disposable. Which word is the OPPOSITE of disposable?

• Paper
• Natural
• Reusable
• Wasteful

How would having a yard sale to sell old toys, be good for the environment?

• make money
• toys are good for the environment
• use up natural resources
• other people can reuse the toys

What can you do to reduce waste?

• Care for people who live in your community.
• Use things once and throw them out.
• Buy new books and electronic equipment.
• Choose things that use less packaging.

How can we save water each day?

• Stop taking showers or baths.
• Try to take quick showers.
• Stop washing our hands.
• Drink juice instead of water.

Which item breaks down easily into the environment?

• Apple
• Soda Can
• Water Bottle
• Batteries