REDUCE, REUSE & RECYCLE

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What does it mean if an item is 'biodegradable'?

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It means that it will eventually break down completely in nature.

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What is the process of re-processing material to make another product called?

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Recycle.

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What is sustainability?

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Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations.

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What do the three R's of recycling stand for?

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

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What are the benefits of reducing landfills?

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Recyclable items can be donated to charity, divert waste from creating more landfills, and reduce landfill problems such as leaking of landfill leachate contaminating rivers.

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What is the definition of 'Reduce' in the context of waste management?

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To minimize the amount of waste produced.

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What does 'Reuse' mean?

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Using an item more than once for the same or different purpose.

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Give an example of recycling.

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Turning used paper into new paper products.

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Why is recycling important?

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It conserves natural resources, reduces pollution, and saves energy.

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What materials can typically be recycled?

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Paper, glass, metals, and certain plastics.