CL.3 BK.5-4-Reduce Waste

What is waste?

• Waste is materials that can be reused indefinitely.

• Waste is a valuable resource for recycling.

• Waste is unwanted or unusable materials discarded after use.

• Waste is anything that is still useful and not discarded.

Why is waste harmful to the environment?

• Waste helps in creating new resources.

• Waste is beneficial for plant growth.

• Waste is harmful to the environment because it causes pollution, harms wildlife, and contributes to resource depletion.

• Waste has no impact on the environment.

Where is most waste sent in Hong Kong?

• Landfills

• Incinerators

• Composting facilities

• Recycling centers

What is happening to landfills in Hong Kong?

• Landfills in Hong Kong are being expanded to accommodate more waste.

• Landfills in Hong Kong are being closed permanently.

• Landfills in Hong Kong are receiving less waste due to increased recycling efforts.

• Landfills in Hong Kong are nearing capacity and prompting increased waste management efforts.

What are the 4Rs?

• Reduce, Reuse, Rebuild, Recover

• Reduce, Recycle, Reuse, Reinvest

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recover

• Recycle, Reuse, Restore, Recover

What does it mean to reduce waste?

• To reduce waste means to stop using any resources completely.

• To reduce waste means to increase the amount of waste produced.

• To reduce waste means to minimize the amount of waste generated by using resources efficiently and promoting reuse and recycling.

• To reduce waste means to throw away more items regularly.

Why should we avoid single-use products?

• We should avoid single-use products to reduce waste and environmental impact.

• Single-use products are easier to recycle than multi-use items.

• They help in promoting sustainable practices.

• They are more cost-effective than reusable products.

What can we use instead of single-use products?

• Plastic bags

• Paper plates

• Disposable cutlery

• Reusable products like cloth bags, stainless steel straws, and glass containers.

What does it mean to reuse materials?

• Collecting items for future disposal.

• Using new materials only for construction.

• Throwing away items without consideration.

• Reusing materials involves using previously used items for new purposes instead of throwing them away.

Can you name a material that can be recycled?

• Glass

• Paper

• Plastic

• Metal