Why Recycle
What does recycling help us save?
The Earth!
Can we recycle newspapers?
Yes
What can we make from old paper?
New paper
What is the color of the recycling symbol?
Green!
What symbol means something can be recycled?
The triangle arrows!
How does recycling help animals?
It keeps their homes clean
Can we recycle juice boxes?
NO it is dirty
Should we recycle plastic with food still in it?
NO! IT is dirty
Do we put dirty food wrappers in the recycling bin?
NO!
What can plastic bottles become after recycling?
new bottles
If we don’t recycle, what happens to our trash?
It makes pollution
Which of these can’t be recycled: plastic bottle, banana peel, or cereal box?
Banana peel
Why is it important to recycle paper.
To save trees!
Why do we need to sort recycling?
So machine can recycle better and know what to recycle
What happens to metal cans after we recycle them?
made into new cans
Why is it better to recycle than throw something away?
Because it can be used again, so it reduces waste
What kind of glass can be recycled
Jars and bottles
Can we recycle shiny or wet paper
NO!
Where does the trash go if we don’t recycle it
After recycling glass, what do we use it for?
New jars or glass bottles!
How does recycling help people in the future?
It keeps Earth clean for them!
Name 3 things that could be recycled
Examples: water bottle, sandwich bag, napkin
What happens when too much plastic ends up in the ocean?
It hurts fish and sea animals!
How do you know if something can be recycled?
Look for the recycling symbol
Why is recycling like giving trash a second life?
Because it turns old stuff into something new