The 3 main R's
to use less of something
reduce
Name one type of food waste
Possible answers:
-food scraps
-leftovers
-peels
This is a huge hole in ground where they push garbage
landfills
This symbol indicates something could catch on fire
Flammable
What is a risk associated with dangerous materials
-injury
-environmental harm
-health problems
to use something again
reuse
Name one type of paper waste
-cardboard
-newspaper
-magazines
-etc
Waste is sorted here to be turned into new things!
Recycling
This symbol indicates something that could explode under certain conditions
Explosive
What are the 3 R's
Reduce, reuse, recycle
to turn into new products
recycle
Name one type of plastic waste?
-toys
-containers
-bags
-bottles
Trash is burned in this method
Incineration
This indicates something poisonous
Toxic or poison
Allexis is trying to dispose some old paint. What should she do?
Take the paint can to the Eco Station, so they can properly dispose of the hazardous waste
Maggie has old toys she doesn't play with anymore. What could she do with them?
Give away! This would be an example of reusing
Name one type of electronic waste
-tv
-computer
-devices
This method makes nutrient rich soil
composting
Indicates something that could burn eyes, skin, or eat away at materials
corrosive
Tom's kitchen sink has a leaky faucet, what should he do to reduce waste?
Repair it! Don't throw it out yet
Robert loves apple juice. Where can he take the empty juice boxes?
Recycle them
Name one type of hazardous waste
-cleaning supplies
-batteries
-paint
This method involves donating or giving away used items to be used again
Reusing
What symbol are we most likely to find on a paint can?
Toxic or poison
What does it mean to repurpose something?
To give it a new use or purpose. For example, using cardboard boxes as a storage container