Waste Managment

Recycling causes a waste product to be..

• hidden from the world forever

• destroyed completely

• used again

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What are some common recycled materials?

• paper

• glass

• hazardous waste

• plastic

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Some tips for reducing human waste are...

• do not buy items that have a lot of packaging

• use reusable food-storage containers

• reduce use of plastic or paper bags

• All of the above

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What does it mean to have a sustainable lifestyle?

• To be a vegetarian

• Reduce the use of the Earth's natural resources and your own personal resources

• To live without modern technology (TV, phone, internet)

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VOCABULARY:

Nonbiodegradable

• a kind of substance which CAN be broken down.

• a kind of substance which CANNOT be broken down by natural organisms and acts as a source of pollution.

Why are non-biodegradable plastics a problem in the environment?

• They do not decompose or break down naturally
• They leak toxic chemicals
• They are filling up lakes and ponds
• They contain poisons for wildlife

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These are wastes that can easily decompose in the soil?

• biodegradable

• e - waste

• nonbiodegradable

• metal waste

Which one is not a benefit of recycling ?

• It reduces pollution .

• It conserves natural resources.

• It saves energy.

• It may cause diseases.

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Which item should you NOT put in your compost pile?

• food scraps
• autumn leaves
• wood chips
• plastic

Why are non-biodegradable plastics a problem in the environment?

• They do not decompose or break down naturally
• They leak toxic chemicals
• They are filling up lakes and ponds
• They contain poisons for wildlife

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