Plastics
Plastic takes this long to decompose
This type of energy comes rom replenishing or near limitless sources like the sun, wind, water, geothermal heat, and plants
What is: renewable energy
These power 9 facilities in Saskatchewan with zero emissions
What is: wind turbines
We can avoid using plastic by doing this
What is: buying products with less plastic packaging
When we are done with them, we should put our empty bottles, cans, or juice boxes here
What is: the recycle bin
One of the biggest sources of pollution
What is: plastic packaging
A disadvantage to non-renewable energy
What is: limited resources; environmental impact; health risks
This energy is made by using panels that capture sunlight
What is: solar power
We should try to buy clothes made from these types of fabrics
What is: natural or recycled materials
When I throw my garbage on the ground I do this
What is: littering
I can use this instead of a plastic bag
What is: a cloth bag
A black or brownish-black rock that we burn to produce heat and electricity
What is: coal
Naturally, this type of water refills our lakes, rivers, and underground supply
What is: rain
When we cut one of these down we should plant another one
What is: trees
We can recycle food scraps and yard waste by doing this
A type of plastic made from renewable resources
What is: bioplastics
Minerals like these are found in the earth, used for jewellery, and are non-renewable resources
What is: gold & diamonds
One way I can preserve water is
What is: turning off the tap when I brush my teeth
Finish the sentence: "We only take what we need from ___ _____"
What is: the land.
Recycling one of these saves enough energy to run a TV for three hours!
What is: one can
Items designed for brief use before being disposed of
What is: single use plastics
This type of non-renewable energy uses uranium to split atoms and produce electricity
What is: nuclear energy
When plastic mulch and fertilizers contribute to microplastic pollution in rivers & lakes
What is: agriculture runoff
This is how waste ends up in our water systems
What is: littering; stormwater runoff; poor waste-management; industrial leaks and spills; agriculture runoff
The 3 Rs are
What is: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle