Definitions
The activity which involves the breaking down or reuse of materials that would have otherwise been disposed of as trash is known as
What is Recycling
Reducing materials always saves energy.
True
What are the three R's of sustainability
What is Reduce, Reuse and Recycle?
An important thing to do is _____ the amount of plastic used. Plastic is very contaminating
Reduce
Buy only what you need because a better way to decrease waste is by not creating it
What is Reducing
Recycling helps to decrease the amount of waste that is going to landfills
True
Two reasons why recycling is important
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How can you stop water waste
Taking shorter showers
The implementation of different purposes than originally intended for a product
What is Reusing
It is possible to recycle 100 percent of the paper we use
False
Are all fruits biodegradable
Yes
One way to help the world when we go shopping is to ask ourselves this question
Do i really need this?
Any organic matter in waste which can be broken down into carbon dioxide, water, methane, compost, humus, and simple organic molecules by micro-organisms and other living things by composting, aerobic digestion, anaerobic digestion or similar processes
What is Biodegradable
More plastic packaging is recovered for recycling than paper packaging.
False
What is the most recycled material
Steel
Explain what is meant by the three R's of sustainability
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