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Andrew Meck
4 R's
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Science
7th Grade
11/18/2013

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Term
Recycling
Definition
using materials from an object to make a new object
Term
Reusing
Definition
using object again
Term
what are the 4 R's
Definition
Reduce, Reuse, Recycling, Repair
Term
E-Waste
Definition
electronics
Term
Examples of E-Waste
Definition
Computers, cell phones, TVs, stereos
Term
Examples of things made from recycled plastic
Definition
Clothing, Jewlery, Cell Phones
Term
3 reasons why it is good to recycle
Definition
1)saves natural resources
2)uses less energy to build new one
3) produces less pollution
Term
3 reasons why we don't recycle
Definition
1) people are lazy
2)They don't understand recycling
3) inconvenient- no curbside pickup or nearby recycling centers
Term
Single stream recycling system
Definition
all recyclables are collected at once (mixed together)
Term
What kitchen process is plastic #5 used for?
Definition
microwave
Term
What plastic group contains different types of plastic?
Definition
#7
Term
Which recycled material is recycled repeatedly without loss inpurit?
Definition
Glass
Term
Most recycled material in U.S.?
Definition
Tin Cans
Term
Where can you recycle plastic bags?
Definition
Grocery Stores
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