Reduce Reuse Recycle
The governmental agency that is committed to protecting the environment
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Substances that can't be replaced once used
Nonrenewable
Why you seal air leaks
to prevent heat from escaping
Make a shopping list and only buy what you need
Plan
efforts to dispose of wastes in a way that protects the environment and people
Waste management
the saving of resources
conservation
reducing waste before it occurs
precycling
select larger packages of food
buy in bulk
Recycle
conserving energy and natural resources while helping reduce solid waste
recycling and precycling
Ways to precycle
(Give 2)
use packaging with glass, metal, or paper,
use reusable bags,
use refillable containers
choose recyclable packages
aware of packaging
______ items by repairing, selling, or donating theme
Reuse
Things you can recycle and precycle
(Give 3)
paper, aluminum, glass. plastics, and yard waste
Ways to conserve water
(Only need to give 1)
never let water run unnecessarily and wash clothes in warm or cold water
read _____
labels
______ your consumption of energy and other resources
reduce
Anytime you use eletric appliances, rid in cars, lawn mower you are