REDUCE
What does "reduce" in the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) mean?
a) Use less of something
b) Buy more things
c) Throw away waste
a) Use less of something
What does it mean to reuse something?
a) Throwing it away after one uses it
b) Using it again instead of buying a new one
c) Giving it to someone else forever
b) Using it again instead of buying a new one
What does recycling mean?
a) Throwing things away
b) Turning old items into new products
c) Buying new things
b) Turning old items into new products
Can you recycle glass?
Of course!
Which funny word rhymes with “reduce”?
a) Juice
b) Goose
c) Produce
b) Goose
Which of these is NOT a good way to reuse things?
a) Donating old clothes
b) Making a bird feeder out of a carton of milk
c) Throwing away used paper towels
c) Throwing away used paper towels
What do you call a robot that helps you recycle?
a) A recycling bot
b) A recycle-tron
c) A recycle-o-matic
a) A recycling bot
Is plastic used for plastic surgery?
NO!
What’s a good way to save energy at home?
a) Leave the lights on all the time
b) Use a special kind of fridge that uses less power
c) Take super long baths
b) Use a special kind of fridge that uses less power
Why is reusing important?
a) It helps reduce waste and saves resources
b) It makes things more complicated
c) It costs more money
a) It helps reduce waste and saves resources
Your family has a lot of old clothes. You throw them in the recycling bin.
Is this a good example of recycling things?
No! Clothes need to be donated or taken to a specific clothes recycling center.
How many plastic bottles are used every year?
a) 500 billion plastic bottles
b) 50 billion plastic bottles
c) 5000 billion plastic bottles
a) 500 billion plastic bottles
Ann is at the grocery store. She sees a sign that says “Bring Your Own Bag” and a basket full of reusable bags. Ann thinks to herself, “Using plastic bags is a good way to reduce waste.”
Is that a good idea?
No, it isn't a good idea. Use REUSABLE BAGS to reduce waste.
John has a lot of old magazines and he wants to throw them away. His friend offers to use these magazines to wrap presents.
Is this a good example of reusing things?
Yes! This is a good example of reusing items.
What should you do with an empty soda can?
a) Throw it in the trash
b) Recycle it
c) Leave it outside
b) Recycle it
What is the most important reason to practice Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle?
a) To look good
b) To make money
c) To protect the environment
c) To protect the environment
What can you do instead of buying new paper books? Think of 3 ideas.
a) borrow books from the library
b) read online books
c) exchange books with your friends
What are creative ways to reuse an old plastic container?
Think of 3 ideas!
a) Make a piggy bank
b) Plant flowers
c) Keep old toys
How can you recycle an old pair of jeans?
Think of 3 creative ideas)
1. Make denim bags
2. Make stylish denim headbands
3. Make a cool pair of shorts
Why should you sort out recyclable things?
a) To make it easier for the recycling center to sort
b) To make less waste
c) Both A and B
c) Both A and B