L9 Part 1
What did Wangari Maathai introduce to the world?
She introduced the idea of mottainai.
How do some apparel makers reuse usable things?
They collect used clothes and send them to refugee camps across the world.
What will Eric compare to show the difference between recycling and upcycling?
He will compare two products that come from plastic bottles.
What can Peter contribute to by buying an upcycled bag?
He can contribute to the SDGs movement.
the attitude that you have towards something or while you are doing something
spirit
How many plastic bottles did the writer hear are thrown away every year?
(The writer heard) More than 20 billion plastic bottles (are).
As well as reusing some items, what do Japanese people try to do?
They try to recycle others.
What is Picture A an example of?
It is an example of recycling.
What does Kelly think about upcycled goods?
She thinks they are well designed.
to divide into different parts or groups; to divide things into different parts or groups
separate
According to a government report, how many tons of edible food do people throw out every day?
They throw out 14,000 tons (of edible food).
What kind of rules do many cities and towns have?
They have strict rules for separating garbage.
What do upcycled items usually include?
They usually include new value added by the imagination of a designer.
In Frank's opinion, what is the key to upcycling?
It is to hit upon good ideas.
the ability to form pictures or ideas in your mind
imagination
Where did the writer find lots of things that people could still use?
The writer found them at a city garbage site.
By recycling, what are used plastic bottles made into?
They are made into various new goods.
What is the bow tie in Picture E made from?
It is made from the seat belt of a car.
According to Maki, what have Japanese people been making out of old things for a long time?
They have been making new things.
to increase, improve or add to something
contribute
What things that people could still use did the writer find at a city garbage site? Give three examples.
(They were) Pieces of furniture, electric appliances, and clothes.
What is a different kind of recycling that has become popular recently?
It is upcycling.
What are these upcycled items like?
They are unique and fashionable.
In Maki's view, what does upcycling recycle?
It recycles an old idea.
difficult in an interesting way that tests your ability
challenging