Trash to Treasure: Reducing Waste in our School and Community

The 3Rs are: Reduce, _____, Recycle

What is recycling?

• Recycling is the process of burning waste materials.

• Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new products.

• Recycling is the method of storing waste in landfills.

• Recycling is the act of throwing away trash.

Draw one item that can be composted.

How can we reduce waste in our school?

• Implement recycling programs and promote reusable materials.

• Encourage more paper usage in classrooms.

• Increase the number of trash bins around the school.

• Organize weekly waste disposal events.

What is the first step in the recycling process?

• Collection of recyclable materials

• Manufacturing new products

• Disposing of waste materials

• Sorting of materials

Why is it important to document our waste reduction project?

• It is important to document our waste reduction project to track progress, measure effectiveness, and share best practices.

• To reduce costs associated with waste disposal.

• To increase the amount of waste generated for recycling.

• To comply with government regulations on waste management.

List two benefits of reusing materials.

Create a simple model to show how composting works.

• Composting requires the use of chemical fertilizers to enhance growth.

• Composting is a method of freezing food scraps to preserve them.

• Composting works by decomposing organic waste through microbial activity, resulting in nutrient-rich compost.

• Composting involves burning organic waste to create ash.

How can technology help us track our waste?

• Using paper logs to record waste

• Relying solely on manual counting of waste

• Ignoring waste management altogether

• Technology can track waste using smart bins, GPS tracking, mobile apps, and data analytics.

Explain how teamwork can improve our waste reduction efforts.