Vocab Unit 3 E12

Electric cars are generally more ______ -friendly than cars running on petrol.

• eco

• ecology

• ecology's

• ecological

My mum never throws away any ______, but recycles them into new dishes.

• leftovers

• waste

• packaging

• compost

I try to buy food that is packed in recyclable ______.

• cardboard

• bins

• containers

• layers

Organic ______ made from dry leaves and grass can help make your garden healthy and beautiful.

• waste

• compost

• leftovers

• landfills

Many volunteers are participating in the campaign to ______ up our beaches.

• rub

• wash

• clean

• rinse

Burying waste in ______ can lead to other environmental problems such as soil and air pollution.

• landfills

• recycling plants

• containers

• cardboard boxes

Organic waste such as fruit and vegetables can ______ more quickly than other materials.

• decrease

• decompose

• destroy

• degrade

We can ______ glass jars for storing cookies, jam, or nuts.

• reduce

• reuse

• recycle

• waste

Industrial ______ can be poisonous and should be treated very carefully.

• waste

• compost

• landfill

• leftovers

You should first break down and flatten ______ boxes before putting them in the recycling bins.

• leftover

• plastic

• cardboard

• metal