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Ryan Evans
4r's
14
Science
7th Grade
11/18/2013

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Term
recycling
Definition
using materials from a object to make a new object
Term
reusing
Definition
using object again
Term
what are the 4r's
Definition
recycling, reusing, repairing, reducing
Term
e-waste
Definition
it is electrical waste
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examples of e-waste
Definition
getting rid of computers, throwing away phones, throwing away tv's
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examples of things made from recycled plastic
Definition
pens, pillows, shoes
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3 reasons why it is good to recycle
Definition
saves natural resources, uses less energy to build mew one, produces less pollution
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3 reasons why we don't recycle more
Definition
people are lazy, they don't understand recycling, no curbside pickup or nearby recycling centers
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single stream recycling system
Definition
system which all recyclables are collected at once (mixed together)
Term
what kitchen process is this process used
Definition
microwaving
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these plastics include old broken labtops cell phones and printers what number are they
Definition
7
Term
can be recycled reapeatedly without loss in purity
Definition
glass
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most recycled material in the U.S.
Definition
tin cans
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where can you recycle plastic bags
Definition
grocery stores
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