REDUCE
What does "reduce" in the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) mean?
a) Use less of something
b) Use something again
c) Throw something away
a) Use less of something
What does it mean to reuse something?
a) Throwing it away after using it
b) Using it again instead of buying a new one
c) Making a new one
b) Using it again instead of buying a new one
What does recycling mean?
a) Throwing things away
b) Turning old items into new products
c) Buying new things
b) Turning old items into new products
Can you recycle glass?
Of course!
What can we use less at Miles?
electricity (lights, air conditioner), water, paper, tissues
Which of these is NOT a good way to reuse things?
a) Donating old clothes
b) Making a bird feeder out of a carton of milk
c) Throwing away used paper towels
c) Throwing away used paper towels
Name something you can reuse
A water bottle, a bag, food containers
Is plastic used for plastic surgery?
NO!
What is not a good way to save energy at home?
a) turn off the lights when you leave the room
b) open the window instead of using the air conditioner
c) turn off the refrigerator when you go outside
c) turn off the refrigerator when you go outside
Why is reusing important?
a) It helps reduce waste and saves resources
b) It is harder
c) It costs more money
a) It helps reduce waste and saves resources
Name 2 things in this room that can be recycled.
books, plastic bags, water bottle, paper, etc
What is one way to encourage people to recycle more?
Put more recycling bins on the street, teach kids how to recycle, give rewards
Ann is at the grocery store. She sees a sign that says “Bring Your Own Bag” and a basket full of reusable bags. Ann thinks to herself, “Using plastic bags is a good way to reduce waste.”
Is that a good idea?
No, it isn't a good idea. Use REUSABLE BAGS to reduce waste.
John has a lot of old magazines and he wants to throw them away. His friend offers to use these magazines to wrap presents.
Is this a good example of reusing things?
Yes! This is a good example of reusing items.
What should you do with an empty soda can?
a) Throw it in the trash
b) Recycle it
c) Give it to someone else
b) Recycle it
What is the most important reason to practice Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle?
a) To look good
b) To make money
c) To protect nature
c) To protect nature
What can you do instead of buying new paper books?
a) borrow books from the library
b) read online books
c) exchange books with your friends
What is a creative way to reuse an old plastic container?
Think of 3 ideas!
a) Make a piggy bank
b) Plant flowers
c) Keep old toys
etc
What is something made from recycled plastic?
bags, containers, clothes
Why should you sort out recyclable things?
a) To make it easier for the recycling center to sort
b) To make less waste
c) Both A and B
c) Both A and B