Receipts: To take or not to take?

Receipts cannot be recycled.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

We cannot recycle receipts because they are ...

• non-biodegradable

• made of non-recyclable material.

• made of thermal paper that contains BPA or BPS (toxic chemicals).

• dirty and will contaminate the other recyclables

Bisphenol A (BPA) or bisphenol S (BPS) are chemicals that

(you may choose more than 1 answer)

• have harmful effects to our health such as increased risk of cancer.

• are helpful to our body's immune system.

• are commonly found on thermal receipts paper.

• can be absorbed through the skin into our body.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

Thermal paper receipts are not environment friendly because ...

• deforestation is needed for the paper production.

• they emit greenhouse gases when incinerated.

• paper production uses a lot of water.

• all of the above.

What can you do reduce exposure to harmful BPA or BPS?

• Say 'No' to thermal paper receipts.

• Ask for e-receipts or digital receipts.

• Touch and collect as many receipts as possible.

• Wash your hands after handling receipts.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS1-3