recycling what is it? “the three r’s” -reduce -reuse -recycle

RECYCLING

• What is it?• “The Three R’s”

-Reduce

-Reuse

-Recycle

WHY RECYCLE?

• To save money• To create less waste• To be less consumptive• To reduce negative impact on the

planet and the natural environment

• To be socially responsible

Who Recycles???

• Homes• Schools• Businesses• Industry• (Even animals!)

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Ways We Recycle at School

• Reuse paper on the other side

• Recycle paper we can’t reuse (blue boxes)

• Recycle juice boxes and drink containers

• Compost food waste (for garden)

How well do we recycle at our school?

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Responses

How Often Do You Recycle?

“Thinking Green”

Acting "Green"-reducing waste

-reusing materials-recycling bottles and cans

Buying "Green"-alternative products-supporting ethical

companies

Promoting "Green"-volunteer with an

environmental organization

"Being Green"

Ways to “think green” at home

• Recycle newspaper• Recycle all items acceptable by blue boxes• Compose food waste• Conserve water (turn it off when washing your teeth!• Buy environmentally friendly cleaning products

Ways to “think green” at school

• Recycle drink boxes

• Reuse and recycle paper

• Compost food waste

• Reuse scrap materials for art projects

What are “green” alternatives?

Buying the newspaper Reading the newspaper online

Getting a ride to school Riding your bike, the bus, a skateboard or

even walking

WHAT CAN WE DO IN OUR CLASS?

Questions or Comments?

Hope that you learned something!

THE END!

By Marika Mayall

mmayall@uvic.ca