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4r'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 an object again
Term
what are the 4r's
Definition
reduce, reuse, recycle, repair
Term
e-waste
Definition
electronic waste
Term
examples of e-waste
Definition
-computers
-cell phones
-lightbulbs
Term
examples of things made from plastic
Definition
water bottles, shampoo baottles and so on
Term
3 reasons why it's good to reuse
Definition
1. saves natural resources
2. provides less pollution
3. uses less energy to build a new one
Term
3 reasons why we dont recycle more
Definition
-people are lazy
-they dont understand recycling
-inconvenient, no curbside pickup or nearby recycling centers
Term
single stream recycling system
Definition
all recyclables are collected at once (all types of recycling mixed together)
Term
what kitchen process is used for number 5
Definition
microwave
Term
what number of plastics are extra plastics in
Definition
number 7
Term
what type of recyclable can be recycled over and over again without loss in purity
Definition
glass
Term
what are the most recycled material in USA
Definition
aluminum cans
Term
where can you throw away extra plastics bags
Definition
grocery store
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