GETTING RID OF WASTE
What is waste?
Waste is unwanted materials and objects that people have thrown away.
This is something people use for their organic waste (fruit peels, egg shells, etc.)
A compost
These three R's are used for waste management
reduce, reuse, recycle!
This hazardous symbol has a skull and bones on it
Poison symbol/toxic symbol
Which of the following can NOT be recycled? A) aluminum pop can B) chip bag C) cardboard D) plastic water bottle
Which of these will biodegrade the fastest?
A. Rubber Boot
B. Fruit Peel
C. Plastic Bottle
D. Glass Jar
B. Fruit Peel
This "R" in waste management is when you use something over again
Reuse
This hazardous symbol has fire on it
Flammable symbol
Where does most of the waste that is not recycled go?
Which of these will take the longest to biodegrade?
A. leaves
B. Banana Peel
C. Plastic Bottle
D. tree branch
C. Plastic Bottle
This "R" in waste management is when you use less of something
Reduce!
Give an example of recyclable waste.
pop bottles, cardboard, milk cartons, etc. (more answers could be correct)
What is the name for burning waste to get rid of it?
Incinerating
What does biodegradable waste mean?
Waste that is organic and can be decomposed (broken down)
This "R" in waste management is when you use an old product to create a new product
Recycling!
Give an example of liquid waste.
soapy water, sewer, dirty water, old oil (other answers might be correct)
Name five things you can do to reduce waste in your life?
reusing the back side of paper, reducing what you buy, turning the water off while brushing your teeth, composting your organic waste, recycling your pop bottles, etc. (more answers could be correct)
These things break down organic waste
Decomposers
Which of the three Rs is the best for us to do to lessen the waste in our world?
Reduce
Name four things that are hazardous waste
Batteries, lightbulb, electronics, cleaners, chemicals, old paint