History of rubbish
Which civilization opened the first landfill site around 2500 BC?
The Ancient Greeks
Where will over 80% of Europe’s rubbish be dumped next year?
Landfill sites
Which “R” means buying unpackaged goods to produce less rubbish?
Reduce
What type of land is often destroyed when creating new landfill sites?
Farmland
In which city did they dig a big hole several kilometers outside town for rubbish?
Athens
What material is a crisp packet made of that takes about 450 years to degrade?
Plastic
Which “R” involves reusing plastic bags or giving away old clothes?
Reuse
What is the main problem with the amount of rubbish we produce each year?
We produce millions and millions of tons
What problem did the Ancient Greeks realize they had in their city?
Rubbish
Why can’t we burn a lot of plastic?
Because it pollutes the air
Which “R” helps reduce waste going to landfills and cuts down the production of new bottles, packets, and paper?
Recycle
Recycling paper reduces the cutting down of what?
Trees