What is "waste"?

RECYCLING

Processing used materials into new products

1.To prevent waste of potentially useful materials.2.To reduce the consumption of raw materials.

3.To reduce energy usage.4. To reduce air pollution (from incineration) and

water pollution (from landfilling)

What is it made of? • Plastic• Paper• Metal• Organic waste• Glass

Where shall I put it?

There is something more important than recycling

Recycling is just the third component of the three R’s

REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE

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Second-hand books can be sold or taken to your local charity shop.

REDUCE REUSE RECYCLESecond-hand books can be sold or taken to your local charity shop

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Taking your own bag when you go shopping

REDUCE REUSE RECYCLETaking your own bag when you go shopping

Second-hand books can be sold or taken to your local charity shop

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Some computers, electrical equipment and furniture can be repaired

REDUCE REUSE RECYCLETaking your own bag when you go shopping

Second-hand books can be sold or taken to your local charity shop

Some computers, electrical equipment and furniture can be repaired

Write in the suitable cell

Garden and food waste can be turned into compost

REDUCE REUSE RECYCLETaking your own bag when you go shopping

Second-hand books can be sold or taken to your local charity shop

Garden and food waste can be turned into compost

Some computers, electrical equipment and furniture can be repaired

Write in the suitable cell

Avoiding products with unnecessary packaging

REDUCE REUSE RECYCLETaking your own bag when you go shopping

Second-hand books can be sold or taken to your local charity shop

Garden and food waste can be turned into compost

Avoiding products with unnecessary packaging

Some computers, electrical equipment and furniture can be repaired

Write in the suitable cell