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Jack Burke
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
reduce, reuse, recycle, repair
Term
e-waste
Definition
electronic waste
Term
examples of e-waste
Definition
computers, phones, game consoles
Term
examples of things made from recycled plastic
Definition
paint, bridge, headphones
Term
3 reasons why it is good to recycle
Definition
A. saves natural resources
B. uses less energy to build nnew one
C. produces less pollution
Term
3 reasons why we don't recycle more
Definition
A. people are lazy
B. they don't understand recycling
C. inconvenient-no 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 plastic number five used?
Definition
microwave
Term
What number plastics include broken laptops, cell phones, or printers?
Definition
5,7
Term
What recyclable material can be recucled without losing purity?
Definition
Glass
Term
Tin cans are the most recycled material in the U.S., What are some foods you can find in them?
Definition
Soups, Peaches, or Vegatables
Term
Where can you recycle grocery bags?
Definition
Grocery stores or you can reuse them
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