Recycling Basics
What does the word recycle mean?
To use something again to make a new product.
What planet do we live on?
Earth
Where do you throw a plastic bottle?
In the recycling bin.
Complete the sentence: Reduce, ___, Recycle.
Reuse
Is it good to turn off the lights when you leave a room?
Yes
Name one thing you can recycle at home.
Paper / plastic / glass / metal.
What do we call air, water, and land together?
The environment.
Can you recycle glass? (Yes or No)
Yes
What does reuse mean?
Use something again.
Name one way to save water at home.
Short showers / turn off the tap.
Which color bin is usually for paper?
The blue bin.
Is pollution good or bad for the environment?
Bad
What bin is glass usually thrown into?
The green bin.
Which is better: using a plastic bag once or many times?
Many times
Is walking or driving better for the environment?
Walking.
What happens if we don’t recycle?
We create more pollution and waste.
Name three things that pollutes the environment.
Plastic / smoke / rubbish / cars.
Should food waste go in the paper bin?
No
Give an example of reusing something.
Using a bottle again / reusing a bag.
Name one green habit at school.
Recycling paper / turning off lights.
Say one reason why recycling is important.
It helps the planet / saves resources / reduces pollution.
How can we protect the environment? (Say one action)
Recycle / save water / use less plastic.
Name two things you should NOT throw on the street.
Rubbish / plastic / paper / cans.
Which is better for the environment: reduce or recycle? Why?
Reduce, because we create less waste.
What can YOU do to help the planet?
I can recycle / save energy / use less plastic.