Waste management and the 3 Rs

THE 3 R's and waste management

WHAT IS WASTE?

Wood Metal Glass Plastic Textiles Leather Paper and cardboard Rubber

Types of Materials

• They do not decompose naturally
• They are harmful to the environment
• They are made up of synthetic materials
• They cannot be recycled
• Non biodegradable substances persist for longer time in the environment

• They decompose naturally in the environment
• They are safe for the environment
• They are made up of natural ingredients
• They can be constantly reused
• Biodegradable substances persist for a small time interval in the environment

Non biodegradable wastes

Biodegradable wastes

BIODEGRADABLE VS. NON BIODEGRADABLE

BIODEGRADABLE VS. NON BIODEGRADABLEquiz

Recycle means to turn something old and useless (like plastic milk jugs) into something new and useful (like picnic benches, playground equipment and recycling bins).

Reuse means to find new ways to use things that otherwise would have been thrown out.

SO WHAT CAN WE DO?

Reduce means to cut back on the amount of trash we generate.

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle to enjoy a better life!

Why is recycling important?

Recycling batteries

Recycling electronics

Recycling cardboard

Recycling plastic

Recycling glass

Recycling paper

Why is recycling important?

Decayed organic material used as a fertilizer for growing plants.

WHAT IS COMPOST?

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