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Jabari
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
4 R's
Definition
reduce, reuse, recycle, repair
Term
e- waste
Definition
electronic waste
Term
examples of e- waste
Definition
old phone
old computer
old tv
Term
examples of things made from recycled plastic
Definition
pens
Term
3 reasons why it is good to recycle.
Definition
1.saves natural resources
2.uses less energy to build new one
3.produces less pollution
Term
3 reasons why we dont recycle more.
Definition
1.people are lazy
2.they don't understand recycling
3.inconveniont- no curbside pickup or nearby recycling centers
Term
single stream recycling system
Definition
all recyclables are collected at once ( mixed together
Term
What type of plastic (number) can withstand hot liquids? For what kitchen process is this plastic used
Definition
#5 and microwaves
Term
Some plastic don't fit into other groups and until recently, were generally not recycled. These plastics include old, broken laptops, phones and printer.
Definition
#7 and #5
Term
Why, however, should you not put broken glass in the recycling bin?
Definition
It can damage processing machines/ it cant be processed.W
Term
What are some of the foods contained by tin cans in your household?
Definition
Chicken noodle soup
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It used to be that plastic bags were just thrown away but now they are being recycled. Where can you be recycle bags like these?
Definition
grocery stores
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