Energy Consumption
Water Consumption
Reuse
Recycle
Key Terms
100
Use fluorescent lighting vs. incandescent lighting. Take advantage of sunlight when possible.
What is lighting?
100
Repair leaky faucets and install low flow aerator.
What is faucets?
100
Products that you can use again.
What is reuse?
100
Products that can be reprocessed to make something new.
What is recycle?
100
The planned use of a resource to prevent waste.
What is conservation?
200
Match the size of the pan to the surface unit. Use lids to reduce cooking time and the amount of moisture lost.
What is surface unit?
200
Wash dishes by hand instead of dishwasher when possible. Run full loads. Scrape instead of rinse dishes before loading.
What is dishwashing?
200
Cloth napkins, dishcloths, rechargeable batteries can be used more than once.
What is reusable products?
200
Identify items and/or packaging that can be recycled.
What is choose recyclable products?
200
Items that can be replenished but not quickly enough to keep up with demand.
What is non-renewable resource?
300
Plan meals to cook several foods at once. Avoid opening the oven.
What is oven?
300
Choose cooking methods that use less water in preparation. Rinse fruits and vegetables quickly.
What is cooking methods?
300
Clothing, tires, furniture, and appliances are items that need to be maintained and are durable.
What is durable products?
300
Look for recycled content whenever possible.
What is select products made from recycled materials?
300
Items and skills that help reach a goal.
What is resource?
400
Avoid keeping open too long. Cool foods before placing them in the refrigerator or freezer. Keep them organized.
What is refrigerator/freezer?
400
To cut the amount of waste or energy used.
What is reduce?
400
You give away instead of throwing them out.
What is sell or donate goods?
400
Recycle yard trimmings and some food scraps.
What is compost?
400
Items that can be replenished again quickly.
What is renewable resource?
500
Do this for seldom-used items, such as certain power tools and party goods.
What is borrow, rent, or share?
500
You recycle your electronics or ink cartridges.
What is e-cycling?
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