the three R's of the environment..
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Name: Std.: Roll no.: Topic: The three R’sSubj.: EVS
LOVEOURENVIRONMENT&Cherish Our Resources
ReduceYou can reduce the amount of waste you create by choosing what rubbish you throw away.
Ways to Reduce• Reduce unnecessary waste by
avoiding those pointless purchases.
• Buy bottles instead of cans and rechargeable batteries.
• Sell or give away unwanted items
• Reduce paper waste by cancelling unwanted mail
Reuse
Many items found around the home can be used for different purposes. So before you throw those items away, think about how they can be reused.
Ways to Reuse
• Jars and pots- By cleaning glass jars and small pots
• Old clothes-can be made into other textile items such as cushion covers.
• Used wood-Can be used in woodcrafts for making objects such as a spice rack or a bird table.
• Scrap paper-Can be used to make notes and sketches.
RecycleRecycling is an important factor in conserving natural resources and greatly contributes towards improving the environment.
Ways to Recycle• Recycle bins.
Make sure you have a recycle bin in your home.
• Buy products that have been made from recycled material.
• Buy products that can be recycled.
• Find ways of recycling different materialsMany materials can be recycled, such as paper, plastic, metal and glass.
Examples of reuse and recycle material
Aluminium Can
Coconut Shell
Tyre
Plastic &Glass Bottle