Waste Reduction
This “R” in the 3 Rs of waste management comes first and is the best way to minimize waste.
What is reduce?
Overuse of this natural resource can lead to desertification, especially in dry climates.
What is water?
This invisible gas is the most well-known greenhouse gas and is released when we burn fossil fuels.
What is carbon dioxide (CO₂)?
This type of species is not native to an area and can cause harm to the environment, economy, or human health.
What is an invasive species?
Homes built with solar panels, efficient insulation, and water-saving features are considered this.
What are green buildings (or sustainable homes)?
organic waste like food scraps and yard waste creates this nutrient-rich material.
What is Compost?
This type of resource, such as wind or sunlight, is naturally replenished and doesn’t run out.
What is a renewable resource?
This effect keeps Earth warm enough for life, but too much of it can lead to global warming.
What is the greenhouse effect?
This is the natural home or environment where an animal, plant, or other organism lives.
What is a habitat?
A city that uses technology to improve efficiency and sustainability is often called this.
What is a smart city?
Items made from this clear material, like jars and bottles, can be recycled endlessly without losing quality.
What is glass?
This process removes salt from seawater, making it drinkable.
What is desalination?
This fossil fuel is a major energy source for electricity in many countries, but it’s also the dirtiest in terms of emissions.
What is coal?
Paving land and cutting forests for roads and buildings leads to this kind of habitat loss.
What is urbanization?
Energy-efficient streetlights often use this type of long-lasting, low-energy lighting.
What are LED lights?
you can buy and donate clothes here instead of throwing them away.
what is a thrift store?
This process involves planting trees to restore forest ecosystems that have been depleted.
What is reforestation?
The melting of this frozen region is causing sea levels to rise.
What is the Arctic (or What is the polar ice cap)?
When a species no longer exists anywhere on Earth, it is said to be this.
What is extinct?
refers to a roof that has either grass and/or other plants growing on top if it
what is a living roof?
This place is where all our waste goes to be crushed and/or burned
what is the landfill?
This term describes animals and plants that are at risk of extinction due to habitat loss or overuse of resources.
What are endangered species?
This energy source comes from the movement of air and is captured by turbines
What is wind energy (or wind power)?
Coral reefs are threatened by rising ocean temperatures, which cause this harmful condition.
What is coral bleaching?
instead of driving a car one might take this to work/school instead
what is a bike/Public transit