Litter 🚯
What is trash called when it is on the ground?
Litter
What is pollution?
Harmful waste that makes the Earth dirty
What do you put cans and bottles into?
Recycling bin
What does reuse mean?
Using something again
What is soil made from food scraps and leaves called?
Compost
Where should litter go?
In a trash can
What can pollution affect?
Air, water, and land
What does recycle mean?
Turning old things into new things
What does reduce mean?
Using less of something
What is the environment?
The world around us
What problem does litter cause in parks and playgrounds?
It makes them dirty and unsafe
What causes air pollution from cars and factories?
Smoke and gases
Why do we recycle materials like paper and plastic?
To reduce waste and reuse materials
How does using both sides of paper help the environment?
It reduces waste
What happens to food scraps in compost over time?
They break down into soil
How is litter different from trash that is thrown away correctly?
Litter is left on the ground instead of being disposed of properly
How is water pollution different from air pollution?
Water pollution affects rivers, lakes, and oceans instead of the air
How is recycling different from throwing something away?
Recycling turns it into something new instead of trash
How are reduce and reuse different?
Reduce means using less, reuse means using something again
How does compost help the environment?
It reduces trash and helps plants grow
Why can litter that is dropped on a sidewalk eventually become a problem in the ocean?
Rain and water carry it into drains that lead to rivers and oceans
Why is pollution dangerous even if it starts in one small place?
It can spread through air and water to many other places
Why does recycling only work well if people sort their materials correctly?
Mixed trash can ruin the recycling process
Why is reducing waste better than recycling it later?
It prevents waste from being created in the first place
Why do people say composting helps both trash and plants at the same time?
It keeps food out of landfills and turns it into nutrients for soil