RecyclingBy: Hanna Olin, Astrid Sofie, Justine Marie, Shary Nathalie, Katie, Alison and

Luise Marie

Recycling• Why recycling is good

• What to recycle• What we do in our countries to recycle

• What we could do to improve• Renewable energy

Why should we recycle?

To reduce pollution To make sure our planet is here for longer To keep waste to a minimum To save energy It saves money

What to recycle? Cans Bottles Glass Clothes House hold appliances

Municipal waste Kilo generated per inhabitant in 1 year Belgium: 490 Great Britain: 520 Norway: 480

In our countries

NorwayAt home:

PlasticPaperNormal wasteCompostBottlesGlass and Metal (cans) Special waste

NorwayAt school:

PaperNormal wasteBottles

Improvements for Norway

At home: Don’t pay for special waste The bin lorry should collect glass and

metal as well

At school: Turn the lights off Close the door in the cantina

The Lighthouse Project Environmentally friendly Requests

o Print on both sideso Good opportunities for physical educationo Good ventilation systemo Only use as much power as they need

BelgiumAt home:PMDNormal wasteContainer for glassSolar panelsNo plastic bags

Belgium

At School:

Normal binPaper binPlastic

Improvements for Belgium

At home: use the fireplace instead of central heating drink tap water instead of water from bottles At school: use a lunchbox

ScotlandAt home:

Voluntary recyclingPaper binsPaper, plastic, cans, clothes and home appliancesCompost binsWater butts

ScotlandAt school:

BinsIn «the street»ContainersEco DecoBig containers

Improvements for Scotland

Paper bins Water butts Compost bins Recycling bins Bottle recycling

Renewable energy Wind turbines/ under water wind turbines Solar panels Waves Hydro electric power stations Geothermal energy

Summary

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