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What is "waste"?. RECYCLING Processing used materials into new products 1.To prevent waste of potentially useful materials. 2.To reduce the consumption.

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1 What is "waste"?

2 RECYCLING Processing used materials into new products 1.To prevent waste of potentially useful materials. 2.To reduce the consumption of raw materials. 3.To reduce energy usage. 4. To reduce air pollution (from incineration) and water pollution (from landfilling)

3 What is it made of? Plastic Paper Metal Organic waste Glass

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5 Where shall I put it?

6 There is something more important than recycling Recycling is just the third component of the three R’s

7 REDUCEREUSERECYCLE Write in the suitable cell Second-hand books can be sold or taken to your local charity shop.

8 REDUCEREUSERECYCLE Second-hand books can be sold or taken to your local charity shop Write in the suitable cell Taking your own bag when you go shopping

9 REDUCEREUSERECYCLE Taking your own bag when you go shopping Second-hand books can be sold or taken to your local charity shop Write in the suitable cell Some computers, electrical equipment and furniture can be repaired

10 REDUCEREUSERECYCLE Taking your own bag when you go shopping Second-hand books can be sold or taken to your local charity shop Some computers, electrical equipment and furniture can be repaired Write in the suitable cell Garden and food waste can be turned into compost

11 REDUCEREUSERECYCLE Taking your own bag when you go shopping Second-hand books can be sold or taken to your local charity shop Garden and food waste can be turned into compost Some computers, electrical equipment and furniture can be repaired Write in the suitable cell Avoiding products with unnecessary packaging

12 REDUCEREUSERECYCLE Taking your own bag when you go shopping Second-hand books can be sold or taken to your local charity shop Garden and food waste can be turned into compost Avoiding products with unnecessary packaging Some computers, electrical equipment and furniture can be repaired Write in the suitable cell


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