2. INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this activity is to provide
you with basic information and ideas on
waste management. This will also help us
to be more resourceful on materials that
we can reutilize and at same time reduces
solid waste production.
3. What is reduce, reuse, recycle?
Reduce – is decreasing unnecessary and
wasteful purchases.
Reuse- is a way of using again the item
or materials.
Recycle- is to make something new from
something that has been used before.
5. Buy only what you need.
Buy products that can be reused.
Buy all-purpose household cleaner.
Buy products with little packaging.
Sell or give away unwanted items.
Reduce paper waste.
How can we reduce?
6. Papers and envelopes can be used as scrap paper in
making notes.
Cardboard, Newspaper and Bubble Wrap can be used
as packing materials.
Jars and Pots can be used as small containers
Plastic and Paper Bags can be reused in the shops,
used as bin bags or wrapping paper.
Used wood can be used in woodcrafts for making
objects.
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How can we reuse?
(Think before you throw)
8. Benefits of Recycle
Recycling reduces the need for land
filling and incineration
It prevents pollution
It saves energy
It decreases emissions of greenhouse
gases that contribute to global climate
change
It conserves natural resources
It helps sustain the environment for
future generations
Editor's Notes
-“Reduce" means: Decreasing unnecessary and wasteful purchases, decreasing the volume of waste, and decreasing pollutants.
-"Reuse" means taking care of our things so that they can last longer, repurposing used items, donating or giving away unwanted stuff, and upcycling waste materials.
-Recycling is a PROCESS, which includes: the Collection and Segregation of waste materials, the Processing and Remanufacturing of these materials, and the purchase and use of the recycled product.
By learning about and practicing the three R’s of waste management: Reduce, reuse and recycle
Practicing all three of these activities every day is important for a healthy environment
Decision in making our world a safe and healthy place.
Reduce- to make something smaller or use less, resulting in a smaller amount of waste. “SOURCE REDUCTION” is reducing waste before you purchase it. A key part of waste “reduction” is “conservation” – using natural resources wisely, and using less than usual in order to avoid waste.
Reuse to use again or more than once. Reuse materials and items so that they have longer life spans and don’t get thrown away after the first use.
Recycle to convert materials/ waste into reusable material