RECYCLING

What is the process of recycling?

• Taking old trash and making it into something new.

• Burning trash to create energy.

• Burying trash in landfills.

• Throwing all waste into one bin.

Which item is typically placed in a recycling bin?

• Banana peel

• Apple core

• Plastic bag

• Eggshell

What happens to recyclable materials at a recycling plant?

• They are immediately used to make new products without any processing.

• They are chopped into tiny bits, then melted or turned into mush to be reused.

• They are sorted and then sent to a landfill.

• They are cleaned and then thrown away.

Which of the following items should be put in the trash bin, not the recycling bin?

• Glass bottle

• Metal can

• Magazine

• Food scraps