Recycling DOL

What is recyclable?

• Metal

• Plants

• Plastic

• Paper

• Cloth

Can everything that you put into a recycling bin be recycled?

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Categorize the following.

Groups:

(a) Recyclable

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(b) Not Recyclable

• used pizza box

• Newspapers

• Plastic bags

• Aluminum can

• Plastic Bottle

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Looking at the types of plastic that the city of Houston accepts for recycling, answer the following:

1. Do you think it is hard to recycle plastic?

2. Why or why not? Explain using some evidence from the chart.

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Based on your last answer, explain if you think that plastic is a good material to use for single-use packaging or items.

Reminder: single-use means you use it one time and then dispose of it.

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