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Jeremiah Williams
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
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reusing
Definition
using object again
Term
what are the 4 r's
Definition
reduce, reuse, recycle and repair
Term
e - waste
Definition
electronics
Term
examples for e waste are
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keyboards, Vcr and phone
Term
examples of things made from recycled plastic
Definition
bridges paint and sports uniforms
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
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3 reason why we don't recycle more
Definition
1 people are lazy 2 they don't understand recycling 3 inconvenient on curbside pickup or nearby recycling centers
Term
single stream recycling system
Definition
all recyclables are collected at once mixed together
Term
What is the most common used plastic for single use bottles
Definition
Pet
Term
What type of plastic is used in milk bottles and oil containers
Definition
HDPE
Term
What type of plastic is recycled into lumber
Definition
HDPE
Term
What type is Styrofoam?
Definition
6
Term
Computers cases are made of this type of plastic
Definition
Miscellaneous
Term
Ketchup bottles are made of this type of plastic
Definition
PP
Term
PVC is in this category
Definition
number 3 plastics
Term
Why don't you burn PVC
Definition
you don't burn pvc because it releases toxinis
Term
Which type of plastic is used for holding hot liquids
Definition
number 5
Term
For what kitchen process is this plastic used
Definition
microwave
Term
Some plastics dont fit into the other groups
Definition
7 does
Term
Glass can
Definition
be recycled repeatedly without loss
Term
Where can you recycle bags like these
Definition
grocery store
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Tin cans are the most recycled mateial in
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the U.s
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