3Rs
Name one of the 3 Rs
reduce, reuse, recycle
Which part of the plant holds it in the ground and takes in water?
roots
Name 3 things that pollute the ocean.
plastic/microplastic, oil, chemicals
What are 3 things that trees give us?
fruits, oxygen, shade, wood
Which type of straws will be the fastest to decompose: plastic straws, bamboo straws, or paper straws?
paper straws (2-6 weeks)
Which one of the 3Rs is to cut down the use of things?
reduce
What are the green parts that make food for the plant using sunlight?
leaves
How do you dispose expired medicine?
return it to the pharmacy
What can you do to protect trees?
Be gentle with trees - don’t pull branches, use plant stakes to help support it from stormy weather, and add a guard for protection.
What is one environmentally friendly way to reduce single-use plastic when getting food to-go?
Bring your own container.
What type of materials can you recycle?
glass, cardboard, paper, metal, plastic, styrofoam
Name 4 things that plants need.
sunlight, water, space, soil
How do you dispose oil after cooking?
put it in a jar and freeze it
Name 5 different types of fruits that grows from trees.
bananas, apples, cherries, avocado, pears, plums, peach, mango
If you can't find a garbage or recycling bin, what should you do?
Take it home with you so you can throw it away or recycle it the right way.
What type of bag is better than a plastic one for groceries?
reusable bags
Which part of a plant is often colorful and helps attract bees and butterflies?
flower
How many garbage trucks are being dumped into the ocean every minute?
2
How many trees are being cut down every minute?
approximately 2400 trees
How many trees should be planted to maintain sustainable forestry?
For every tree being cut, 10 more should be planted.
How can you reduce energy?
Turn off the lights when you leave the room.
Turn off the tap while you're brushing your teeth.
Turn off the TV when you leave the room.
What are the green, soft plant that covers many lawns?
grass
What are microplastics?
Plastics that are broken down into tiny bits overy a period of time.
What is an alternative product you can use instead of wood?
bamboo
What type of energy is better for the earth?
renewable energy (solar/wind/hydro)