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What can old clothing and textiles be reused or recycled to make?
What is compost used as?
What is the benefit of recycling metals?
What are natural resources that come from the environment?
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What happens to non-renewable resources once they are used up?
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What is an example of a renewable resource?
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What is the main purpose of recycling glass?
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What is one of the reasons why litter is dangerous to wildlife?
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What is produced by landfill sites in huge quantities?
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What is an advantage of reusing glass containers?
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What can happen to animals that eat food from littered cans?
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Why is it important to reduce the amount of rubbish we throw away?
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Study Notes
Recycling and Reusing
- Old clothing and textiles can be reused or recycled to make new products like mattress fillings, cloths, blankets, and carpets.
- Plant material waste can be recycled to make compost, which can be used as a natural fertilizer to grow more plants.
Metal Recycling
- Most drinks cans are made of aluminum, a valuable metal that can be recycled.
- Most food cans are made of a mixture of metals that can be separated and recycled many times.
- Recycling metals saves energy and materials, and reduces pollution.
Natural Resources
- Natural resources are air, water, coal, oil, natural gas, rocks, soil, animals, and plants.
- Power stations use natural resources to produce electricity, but they also pollute the air.
- Natural resources can be classified into non-renewable and renewable resources.
Non-Renewable Resources
- Non-renewable resources can be used only once and cannot be replaced, except over millions of years.
- Examples of non-renewable resources include coal, oil, natural gas, and metal ores.
- If we use non-renewable resources carefully, they will last for many years, but if we waste them, they will soon be gone forever.
Renewable Resources
- Renewable resources are natural and can be replaced.
- Examples of renewable resources include animals, trees, and other plants that can grow in place of those used.
- Renewable resources can also include sunlight, wind, waves, tides, and fast flowing rivers, which can be used to generate electricity.
Litter and Landfill Sites
- Litter is any rubbish that is not put in a bin or recycled.
- Much of the rubbish we throw away is put in landfill sites, which can produce poisonous gases, take up valuable space, and harm wildlife.
Making Less Rubbish
- We can make less rubbish by reusing and recycling items, and buying products with less packaging and plastic.
- Making less rubbish can help reduce pollution and conserve valuable resources.
Why is Litter Dangerous?
- Litter is dirty, looks nasty, and spoils the environment.
- Litter can carry germs, start fires, harm wildlife, and harm humans and animals.
Why Should We Recycle Rubbish?
- Throwing things away when we have finished with them causes pollution and wastes valuable materials.
- Recycling can help conserve resources and reduce pollution.
- Glass and plastic can be recycled over and over again, saving energy and raw materials.
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Description
Learn about the impact of landfill sites on the environment, including the spread of germs, production of poisonous gases, and contribution to global warming. Discover ways to reduce waste through reuse, recycling, and choosing products with less packaging.
