The 3 R's
What are the 3 R's?
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Where does most of our garbage go after it’s collected?
The landfill
What are the three states of matter?
Gas, liquid, solid
What is compost?
Decomposed organic matter used to help plants grow.
What does it mean to repair something?
to fix something
What does it mean to reduce?
Use less to create less
What is an incinerator used for?
Burn our garbage
What is organic matter?
Materials that come from plants or animals
What's something that can be composted
Fruit peels, veggie scraps, coffee grounds, etc.
What does it mean to repurpose an item?
To use it for a new or different purpose instead of throwing it away.
Which of these items can usually be recycled: a plastic bottle, a banana peel, or a candy wrapper?
Platic bottle
they release harmful greenhouse gases like methane and contribute to climate change, contaminate soil and groundwater with toxic liquid called leachate, and pose health risks to surrounding communities through air pollution and other hazards. They also harm wildlife and consume large amounts of land
What does it mean to decompose?
To break down into smaller parts
Name one item that should not go in compost.
Metal, shoes, etc
What does it mean to resell something?
To sell something you no longer need so someone else can use it.
What is something you can reuse?
water bottle, clothing, etc
What is one reason incinerators are bad for our environment?
The ash it produces and releases harmful smoke and gases into the air
What living things help break down waste during decomposition?
Decomposers like worms, bacteria, and fungi.
What 3 things do decomposers need to do their job in compost?
Air, moisture, warmth
You finished a can of soup. Instead of throwing it away, how could you repurpose the can?
Turn it into a pencil holder, a small plant pot, a candle holder, or a craft project.
What kinds of materials can be recycled?
Metal, paper, bottles, glass
What is leachate?
A dirty liquid that forms when rainwater soaks through garbage in a landfill
Why is decomposition important for the environment?
It returns nutrients to the soil and reduces waste.
Why is composting better than throwing food waste in the garbage?
it reduces landfill waste and creates nutrient-rich soil.
How do repairing, repurposing, and reselling help the environment?
They keep items out of landfills, reduce waste, save resources, and encourage reuse.