How can we reduce household waste?

1. Read the sentences from page 261 carefully: There are four basic categories of household waste. The first category is paper, plastic, metal, and glass. The second category is food waste and yard waste. What does category mean?

• things that are hard to recycle
• things that are grouped together
• things that are destroyed by burning
• things that are made mostly of metal

2. According to paragraph 18, why are greenhouse gases harmful?

• They fill up valuable space within landfills.
• They take a long time to decompose, or break into smaller bits.
• They trap heat in Earth’s atmosphere, causing higher temperatures.
• They end up in different places in the environment like forests, rivers, and the ocean.

3. According to the paragraphs 24-25, why are electronics a particular problem for the environment?

• Electronic waste contains some materials that are poisonous.
• Electronic waste is more expensive to recycle than other types.
• Manufacturing electronics uses up too many valuable resources.
• Mining for the metals used in electronics destroys the landscape.

4. What is the main idea of the section “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” paragraphs 27-30 27 You can help stop household waste pollution by following the three Rs: reduce, reuse, and recycle. These Rs are listed in order of importance. That means the most important step is reduce. The less we buy, the less trash we produce. 28 So the next time you are at the store, think about what you really need.If you can live without something, consider leaving it on the shelf.
29 The second most important step is reuse. When you do buy something, try to use it until it wears out. And if you do not need it anymore, give it to someone who will use it. That way, it will not go to a landfill.
30 The third most important step is recycle. When it is time to get rid of something, make every effort to recycle it rather than throwing it in the trash. In most areas, waste disposal companies provide separate recycling bins. So people can easily recycle paper, glass, and some kinds of plastic and metal. Some items, such as paint and batteries, are harder to recycle. But many areas have centers where these items can be brought for recycling.

• Even though we try hard to reduce, reuse, and recycle, it may be too little.
• Of the three, the most important thing we can do is recycle the products we buy.
• Companies are largely responsible for collecting and recycling household waste.
• If we reduce, reuse, and recycle, we can cut down on the amount of waste we make.

5. How does the author organize the passage?

• by presenting different opinions
• by talking about cause and effect
• by talking about events in time order
• by presenting problems and solutions

6. After reading the section "Solutions to Food Waste and Yard Waste Pollution", what are TWO details that should be included in a summary about this section? Paragraphs 19-22: 19 How can you help? Take only the food that you plan to eat. And try not to be too picky. For instance, cut a bruise out of an apple and eat the rest instead of throwing away the whole apple.
20 Governments are getting involved, too. The city of Seattle, Washington passed a law in 2015. It requires people to recycle food waste. The city fines people who do not follow the law.

21 People can generate less yard waste by keeping leaves and grass clippings on the lawn. These materials provide natural nutrition to the landscape. People can shred leaves and grass clippings to make mulch. Mulch is a layer of material that is spread over the ground. It keeps the soil healthier.

22 You can also turn food and yard waste into dirt. This process is called composting. Some people use special bins for their food scraps and yard waste. Other people simply make a pile out in the open. Over time, these materials will naturally decay and turn into dirt. Then you can use the dirt to plant a garden!

• Throw away bad food in the garbage can.
• You can turn food and yard waste into dirt by composting
• The government is getting involved and fine people who do not follow the law
• The city of Seattle passed a law in 2015.
• Mulch is made from many things.

7. SCR- How does waste affect our planet? RACE! Use your book to write this. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

8.Page 274- How does the graph add to your understanding?

• The graph shows we recycle more than we used to
• The graph shows we recycle less than we used to
• The graph shows what kids like to recycle
• The graph shows which country recycles this most

9. How does the caption on page 261 add to what is shown in the photograph? What do you learn?