Recycling
Recycling
Recycling
What is recycling?
Why is it important to all of us?
Definition
• Recycling is to make
something out of
discarded items.
ADVANTAGES
OF RECYCLING
Eliminate ADVANTAGES
Single-use
Palstic
OF RECYCLING
1. Decrease pollution
and ease the
garbage pollution
Did you know….
During your lifetime, you will produce so much trash that it
will weigh 600 times as much as you. This would fill many
trucks.
ADVANTAGES OF RECYCLING
2. Conserve resources
ADVANTAGES OF RECYCLING
6. Promotes scientific
advancements in
recyclable and
biodegradable
materials
ADVANTAGES
OF
RECYCLING
7. Makes
governments and
businesses
choose programs
and apply policies
in consideration
of preserving and
respecting the
environment.
How can we stop garbage
pollution?
How can we stop garbage pollution?
It is very important that we should know how to manage
our waste. Waste management is the proper disposal
and recycling of trash.
You can help by
learning about
and practicing
the “three R’s”
of waste
management
2 Forms of Recycling
1. Biodegradable Waste – It is
the process of composting
any decomposable waste or
trash such as food waste
which is a form of recycling.
2 Forms of Recycling
2. Non-Biodegradable
Waste -are recyclable
resources.
What do you think we
can recycle?
We Can Recycle…
PAPER
METALS
GLASS
PLASTICS
FABRIC SCRAP
What articles can you make out of…
paper beads
paper sculpture
album covers
paper bags
What articles can you make out of…
Planters
plant tags
plastic sculptures
organizers
What articles can you make out of…
Decanter
storage items
terrariums
cut bottles
bent bottles
glass tiles.
What articles can you make out of…
rag rugs
Doilies
stuffed toys
hair accessories
fabric flowers
collages.
What articles can you make out of…
Rugs
Tapestries
Embroidery
yarn dolls
crocheted or knitted articles
string art.
What articles can you make out of…
Canisters
storage bins
Planters
baking tins
candle holders
kerosene lamps
metal art
water catchers.
Discussion Questions