Sharing the planet: 4 R's

What does "Reduce" mean?

• Use more things

• Use less of something

• Throw things away

Which of these is an example of "Reuse"?

• Throwing away a water bottle

• Using the same lunchbox every day

• Leaving the tap on

Which of these shows "Recycle"?

• Putting paper in a recycling bin

• Throwing paper in the trash

• Using a new pencil every day

What does "Refuse" mean?

• Say no to things we don't need

• Buy more toys

• Take extra food

Turning off the lights when you leave the room is:

• Reuse

• Recycle

• Refuse

• Reduce

Using your big brother’s old T-shirt is an example of:

• Reuse

• Recycle

• Refuse

• Reduce

Saying no to a plastic straw at a restaurant is an example of:

• Reuse

• Recycle

• Refuse

• Reduce

What does "Recycle" mean?

• Use things again without changing them

• Use less things

• Turn old things into something new

Which action is NOT an example of reducing?

• Using a bucket instead of a hose for washing car

• Taking extra tissues from the bathroom

• Printing on both sides of paper

Throwing away an old toy instead of donating it means you didn’t:

• Reuse

• Refuse

• Reduce

• Recycle