Reduce Reuse Recycle
Examples of things you should recycle
plastic, cardboard, and glass
What are electrical appliances ? ( either the definition or an example of one )
items that require a source of power like an outlet. ( ex. toasters, chargers, or TVs )
What is conservation ?
the saving of resources
What should you make before you go shopping ?
a shopping list
What places should you seal if you see air leaks ?
around doors, windows, and electrical sockets
Reduce
your use of energy
What shouldn't you burn if you want to reduce pollution ?
trash, leaves, etc.
What is recycling ?
when you reuse an item that has been used before
What should you read carefully before you buy something ?
read labels carefully
What shouldn't you do with water faucets and water sources in your home ?
never leave water running unnecessarily
Reuse
items by repairing, selling, or donating items
What fuels do you burn when you use electrical appliances ?
fossil fuels
What is precycling ?
reducing waste before it occur
What should you buy when you go shopping ?
only buy things you need, not want
What heating setting SHOULD'NT you set your washer to ?
hot
Recycle
materials so they can be used again
Instead of using a car you should use ...
either walk, ride your bike, or use public transportation like trains or cabs
What are nonrenewable resources ?
substances that can only be used once
What should you do when you buy food ?
buy food in bulk so you can save money in packaging and other things
What shouldn't you do when your cooking at home ?
don't preheat long and don't open your oven while cooking
What is the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ?
a governmental agency that protects the environment
What type of detergent should you be using ?
biodegradable
Examples of things to do to recycle and precycle
buy glass, metal, or paper products and then wash and reuse them
What type of packaging should you buy ?
What should you do with your lighting and appliances at home ?
turn off whenever your not using and replace regular light bulbs with fluorescent light bulbs