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Recycling involves transforming discarded materials into novel products.
Recycling involves transforming discarded materials into novel products.
True (A)
All waste materials, including food and organic matter, are suitable for recycling.
All waste materials, including food and organic matter, are suitable for recycling.
False (B)
At recycling facilities, collected materials are processed by being segmented and then either melted or pulped.
At recycling facilities, collected materials are processed by being segmented and then either melted or pulped.
True (A)
Mixed paper-plastic composites can be recycled the same way as standard paper.
Mixed paper-plastic composites can be recycled the same way as standard paper.
The ultimate destination for recycling bins is a decomposition center where materials are broken down into their basic components.
The ultimate destination for recycling bins is a decomposition center where materials are broken down into their basic components.
Flashcards
What is Recycling?
What is Recycling?
Turning used materials into new products.
Recyclable Items
Recyclable Items
Glass, aluminum, plastic, and paper.
Recycling Plant
Recycling Plant
A facility where recyclable materials are processed.
How to Recycle
How to Recycle
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Recycling Don'ts
Recycling Don'ts
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Study Notes
- Two trash bins are present: one regular and one for recycling.
Recycling
- Recycling is the process of turning old trash into new items.
- Not all trash can be recycled.
- Recyclable items include glass bottles, aluminum cans, plastic bags, and magazines.
- These items should be placed in the recycling bin.
Recycling Plant
- Recycling bins are taken to a recycling plant.
- Bottles, cans, plastic, and paper are chopped into bits at the plant.
- These bits are melted or turned into mush.
- The resulting material can then be used to make new things.
How To Recycle
- Put recyclable trash in the correct bin.
- Only glass, metal, plastic, and paper can be recycled.
- Food items are not recyclable and go in the trash bin.
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Description
Recycling turns trash into new items. Not all trash can be recycled; common recyclable items include glass, aluminum, plastic and paper. Recyclables are processed at a plant into reusable material. Ensure to put trash in the correct bin.
