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Gabe Green
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 an object
Term
reusing
Definition
using object again
Term
What are 4 r's
Definition
recycling, reusing, repairing, reducing
Term
e-waste
Definition
electronic waste
Term
examples of e-waste
Definition
printers, toasters, vacuum cleaners
Term
examples of things made from recycled plastic
Definition
paint, headphones, pillows, hammocks
Term
3 reasons why it is good to recycle
Definition
1) saves natural resources
2) produces less pollution
3) uses less energy to build a new one
Term
3 reasons why we don't recycle more
Definition
1) people are lazy
2) inconvenient- no
3) they don't understand recycling
4) they don't have curbside pickup or nearby recycling centers
Term
single stream recycling system
Definition
all recyclables are collected at once (mixed together)
Term
For what kitchen process is number 5 plastic used?
Definition
Microwave
Term
What groups have all the plastics that don't go in any group?
Definition
7
Term
What can be recycled repeatedly without losing purity?
Definition
Glass
Term
What's the most recycled material in the US?
Definition
Tin
Term
Where can you recycle pastic bags?
Definition
Grocery stores
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