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Keenan
4 Rs
14
Science
7th Grade
11/18/2013

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Term
Recycling
Definition
Using Materials from an object
Term
Reusing
Definition
Using objcet again
Term
E-waste
Definition
electronics
Term
Examples of E-waste
Definition
TVs, cell phones
Term
Examples of things made from recycled plastic
Definition
More plastic Bottles
Term
3 reasons why it is good to recycle
Definition
1. Saves natural resources
2. Produces less pollution
3. Uses less energy to build new one
Term
3 Reaons why we don't recylce more
Definition
1. People are Lazy
2. Inconvenient-no cubrise pickup or nearby recycling centers
3. They don't understand recylcing
Term
Single stream recycling system
Definition
All recyclables are collected at once (mixed together)
Term
What are the 4 rs
Definition
Reuse, repair, reduce, recycle
Term
Wwhat type of plastic can withstand hot liquids?
Definition
#5
Term
What is the number for old, broken laptops, cell phones, and printers?
Definition
#7
Term
What material can be recycled repeatidly without losing its purity?
Definition
Glass
Term
What is the most recycled material in the United States?
Definition
Tin cans, 63% of tin cans each year are recycled
Term
Where can you recycle plastic bags?
Definition
Grocery Stores
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