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Coleman
Four 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 an object again
Term
What are the 4 R's?
Definition
Reduce, reuse, recycle, and repair
Term
E-waste
Definition
electronic waste
Term
Examples of e-waste
Definition
ink cartiges, old cell phones, old computers
Term
Examples of things made from recycled plastic
Definition
paint, bridges, pens, plastic bottles, iPhone cases
Term
3 reasons why it is good to recycle
Definition
-saves natural resources
-uses less energy
-produces less pollution
Term
3 reasons why we don't recycle more
Definition
-people are lazy
-they don't understand recycling
-inconvenient- no curbside pickup or nearby recycling centers
Term
single stream recycling system
Definition
all recyclables are collected at once(mixed together)
Term
What process can #5 plastics undergo in a kitchen?
Definition
Microwaving
Term
What number plastic includes of all the plastics that don't belong in any of the other groups?
Definition
#7
Term
What recyclable material can be recycled without losing purity?
Definition
Glass
Term
What is the most recycled material in the US?
Definition
Tin cans
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Where can plastic bags be recycled?
Definition
At grocery stores.
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