Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
To take an item and remake it into something else to prevent it from turning into waste.
What is recycling?
Paper can go in the recycling.
True! - As long as it is paper that is untreated, it can go into the recycling bin and will often be made into other paper!
This is energy that comes from the sun.
What is solar energy?
Doing this to get to and from school or your friend's house can reduce your carbon footprint by a huge amount!
What is walking?
These three categories are the most commonly recycled, and are the easiest to recycle.
What are plastic, glass, and paper?
An empty plastic water bottle can go in the recycling.
True! - Clean plastic bottles bought from the store can be recycled. Often, they are turned right back into other water bottles to be sold in stores again!
This is a type of resource that is in infinite supply, or can be treated to be used again and again forever.
What is a renewable resource?
Making sure to do this when you leave a room or your house can reduce your home's carbon footprint by using less electricity.
What is turning off the lights?
When brought to the grocery store, this item can reduce your carbon footprint by contributing to less waste from your purchase.
What is a reusable bag?
A glass bottle of lemonade after the lemonade has been finished can go into the recycling bin.
True! - But it's a good idea to rinse the bottle to avoid any food residue being left on the glass.
This energy source is harvested through large turbines that work by rotating the blades to create energy.
What is wind energy?
When brushing your teeth, you should do this to reduce the amount of water waste that you are producing.
What is turning off the water?
Instead of using paper bags, this item can be used to carry your lunch in to reduce waste.
What is a lunch box?
A used paper plate with food residue on it can go in the recycling.
False! - Any item with food residue on it like grease, oils, or sticky substances cannot be recycled as it contaminates the clean environment required for recycling.
True or false - A plugged-in phone charger will continue to use electricity even when it is not connected to your phone.
True! - This is why you should always unplug ALL electronics after use to reduce your energy usage.
Eating this type of food from local sources can reduce your carbon footprint.
What are vegetables and fruits?
This is where you place your food scraps to turn them into fertilizer to use for plants in your garden.
What is a compost bin or compost pile?
A chip bag after all of the chips have been eaten can be recycled.
False! - Chip bags often are multi-layered with plastic and foil. They are impossible to separate into recyclable layers.
This energy source is created by splitting atoms to create a large reaction that results in toxic waste.
What is nuclear energy?
Doing this with your food scraps, instead of throwing them in the trash, can reduce your carbon footprint.
What is composting?