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Connor Hamed
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
Term
reusing
Definition
using object again
Term
what are the 4 r's
Definition
recycle, reuse, reduce, repair
Term
e-waste
Definition
electronics
Term
examples of e-waste
Definition
computers, stereos, televisions, VCR's
Term
examples of things made from recycled plastics
Definition
plastic bags, polar fleece, fiber
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3 reasons why its good to recycle
Definition
1.saves natural resources
2.produces less pollution
3.uses less energy to build a new one
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3 reasons why people don't recycle
Definition
1.people are lazy
2.inconvenient
3.don't understand recycling
Term
single stream recycling system
Definition
all recyclables are collected at once (mixed together)
Term
what kitchen process is plastic #5 used for?
Definition
microwave
Term
what plastic group contains different types of plastics?
Definition
#7
Term
what recycled materiel is recycled many times w/out loss of purity?
Definition
glass
Term
most recycled materiel in U.S.?
Definition
tin cans 63%
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where can you recycle plastic bags?
Definition
grocery stores
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