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Arbaugh
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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 objects again
Term
what are the 4 R's
Definition
reduce, reuse, recycle, repair
Term
e-waste
Definition
electronics
Term
examples of e-waste
Definition
computers, phones, tv's
Term
examples of things made from recycled plastic
Definition
paint and polar fleeces and sports uniforms
Term
3 reasons why it is good to recycle
Definition
a. saves natural resources
b. uses less energy to build new one
c. produces less pollution
Term
3 reasons why we dont recycle more
Definition
a. people are lazy
b. they dont understand recycling
c.iconvenient- no curbside pickup
Term
single stream recycling system
Definition
all recycables are collected at once
Term
What is plastic number 5 used for
Definition
microwaving
Term
Glass can be recycled without loosing purity T/F
Definition
True
Term
What is plastic #7
Definition
plastics that don't fit in other groups
Term
are tin cans the most recycled material in the US
Definition
YES
Term
Where can you recycle plastic bags
Definition
grocery store
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