Reduce
Reuse
Recycle
Energy
Random!
100

What does reduce mean?

to make something smaller or to use less of something

100

What does reuse mean?

to use something again after it has already been used

100

What does recycle mean?

creating something new out of an item instead of throwing it away

100

What is a renewable energy?

energy that comes from natural sources and can be replenished/replaced.

100

How long does it take Styrofoam (聚苯乙烯泡沫塑料) to decompose?

over 500 years

200

When you leave a room, you should turn these off

the lights

200

What can you do with something you no longer want or use (but it still works)?

Donate it! 

Give it to a friend

200

Name three things you can recycle

paper, cardboard, glass, cans, plastic bottles, food

200

What is solar energy?

Energy from the sun! We can collect it through solar panels

200

What is eWaste?

eWaste is recycled electronics like computers and TVs

300

How can you save water?

turn off the water when brushing teeth

take quick showers 

only use the dishwasher when its full


300

Name 2 single use items that we could stop using and use reusable items instead?

reusable water bottle instead of plastic water bottle

reusable coffee/tea mug instead of single use paper cup

reusable grocery bag instead of plastic bag


300

What is recycling food leftovers called?

composting

300

Name two ways we can save energy

turn off lights, unplug electronics when not in use, walk or ride a bike instead of drive, hang the clothes outside instead of using a dryer

300

How much food in the US goes to waste?

almost half!

400

Name two ways to reduce the CO2 in the air

walk or ride a bike 

bring a reusable grocery bag 

reduce waste

recycle more things

400

What are some benefits of reusing?

saves money, saves the environment, saves energy, protect the earth 

400

Is Styrofoam (聚苯乙烯泡沫塑料) recyclable? 

NO

400

What is hydropower?

Hydropower is channeling moving water. Two examples are fast flowing rivers and water coming from a very high point (like a waterfall or man made dam).

This is the most used renewable energy source to generate electricity.  

400

How much plastic does China recycle on average each year? 

15% - 20%

500

What are some unfriendly actions that cause Global Warming? 

burning trash

cutting down trees

burning fossil fuels

using a lot of non-renewable energy

500

How much money can you save a year by using a reusable bottle?

$1200

500

Which country has the best recycling rate in the world? 

Germany

500

What is a benefit of renewable energy?

does not cause Global Warming or air pollution

does not make people sick

500

How much energy can you save by recycling one aluminum can?

enough energy to light a 100 watt bulb for 20 hours and a TV for 2 hours!

WOW!