What is Waste?
What is the definition of waste?
Materials or objects that people don't want or need anymore
True or False: Cheese should be thrown in the garbage
True (dairy products should NOT be put in our compost bins!)
This is a place where waste is taken and stored
Landfill
This “R” means to use less and only buy what you need
Reduce (BONUS: Give me a specific example?)
What is Miss Worthmann's favourite ice cream flavour
Mint chocolate chip
This kind of waste can be harmful to people, animals, or the environment.
Hazardous Waste
These creatures help to decompose waste
Worms
Burning waste is also called ___________
Incineration
If we ________________ old or broken toys, we don’t throw them in the garbage, which means less waste
Repair
Batteries are an example of this type of waste
Hazardous Waste
Computers are an example of this type of waste
E-waste
Name 3 things compost can be made from
Fruit/veggie scraps, grass clippings, egg shells, etc.
In landfills, waste takes up a lot of ______________
Space
Plastic should be ________________
Recycled
Solid, liquid, gas
This form of waste includes soapy water and oil
Liquid waste
Composting helps the environment by doing these two things.
Reduces waste and creates soil that helps plants grow
These 2 things are produced when waste is burned
Ash and harmful gases/pollution
What is an example of Reuse?
Glass jar as a pencil holder, containers instead of Ziplock bags, reusable metal water bottle,
This big environmental problem can be caused by burning waste
Climate Change
Flammable
This type of waste is put in a compost bin
Organic waste
Rotting garbage can be dangerous to ___________ that try to eat it
Animals
True or False: Chip bags can be recycled
False - chip bags CANNOT be recycled
True or False: Rotting garbage in landfills can produce harmful gases
True