REDUCE
What does “reduce” mean?
Using less in the first place to avoid creating waste.
What is one thing you can reuse every day?
A reusable water bottle or lunchbox.
What symbol is used to show something is recyclable?
The three-arrow recycling triangle.
Where does trash go if it’s not recycled?
It goes to a landfill or is sometimes burned in incinerators.
Name one way students can help reduce waste.
Use reusable items, sort trash properly, or reduce what they use.
Give one example of reducing waste.
Using digital notes instead of paper, or buying less packaged food.
What can you do with clothes you’ve outgrown?
Donate them to others or pass them on to friends/family.
Name one material that can be recycled.
Paper, plastic bottles, aluminum cans, or cardboard.
What is a landfill?
A large area of land where trash is buried.
Why is sorting your trash important?
It ensures recyclables and compostables don’t end up in landfills.
Why is reducing better than recycling?
Because it prevents waste before it's made, so there’s nothing to throw away or recycle.
How does reusing items help the environment?
It reduces the amount of new materials needed and keeps things out of landfills.
Name one item that cannot be recycled.
Greasy pizza boxes, plastic straws, or food waste.
What is methane gas, and why is it bad?
A gas made by rotting waste in landfills that contributes to climate change.
How can spreading awareness make a difference?
More people will make eco-friendly choices, leading to bigger change.
True or False: Buying more packaged snacks helps reduce waste.
False.
What happens when you use a reusable water bottle instead of plastic ones?
You create less plastic waste and help reduce pollution.
Briefly explain how recycling works.
Materials are collected, sorted, cleaned, and turned into new products.
What can happen if landfills get too full?
We run out of space for trash, and it can overflow into the environment.
Give 2 actions a student can take to help the environment.
Bring a reusable water bottle and teach others about recycling.
What is the best way to reduce school-related waste?
Use reusable supplies, take digital notes, and avoid printing unless necessary.
What is one creative way to reuse old items at home?
Turn jars into storage containers or make crafts from old clothes or boxes.
Why can’t greasy pizza boxes be recycled?
The grease soaks into the cardboard and makes it unusable for recycling.
Name one environmental problem caused by incineration.
It can release harmful air pollution if not properly filtered.
Why should we care about where our trash goes?
Because it affects pollution, the health of animals and people, and the planet’s future.