Work with a partner

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Think of ways we can reduce the amount of garbage we produce.

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The words in the box may help you.

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We should use cloth bags instead of plastic bags.

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You're right. We should also reuse plastic bags.

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We should use tree leaves to wrap things.

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We should use used paper to make toys.

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We should use garbage to make fertilizer.

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We should use vegetable matter to make animal food.

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A representative from Friends of the Earth, Miss Blake, is talking to the students of Quang Trung School.

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Friends of the Earth shows people how to protect the environment and save natural resources.

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Recycling is easy. Remember: reduce, reuse and recycle.

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You're right. It is not difficult to remember because all three words begin with the letter R.

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Can you explain what you mean, Miss Blake?

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Certainly, I am pleased that you want to know more.

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Reduce means not buying products that are overpackaged.

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For example, shirts and socks which have plastic and paper packaging.

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I think I know what things we can reuse.

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Can you tell the class, please?

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We can reuse things like envelopes, glass, and plastic bottles, and old plastic bags.

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That's right. But instead of reusing plastic bags, we shouldn't use them at all. We ought to use cloth bags.

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So is that what you mean by recycling?

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Yes, don't just throw things away. Try and find another use for them.

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That's easy to say. Miss Blake, but how do we do it?

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Contact an organization like Friends of the Earth for information, go to your local library, or ask your family and friends.

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