8.10 Waste Reduction Methods

• One composting method involves using worms
• How does composting reduce waste sent to landfills?

  Breaks down organic waste
• What environmental impact does composting decrease?

  Greenhouse gas emissions
• Source separation is essential for effective waste management.
• Match the waste category with an example:

  Organic ↔️ Food waste

  Recyclable ↔️ Paper

  Non-recyclable ↔️ Contaminated waste
• Recyclable waste includes plastics, glass, and paper
• Why is non-recyclable waste separated from other categories?

  Reduces environmental harm
• Minimizing packaging reduces waste at the source.
• Steps to reduce waste at the source:

  1️⃣ Minimize packaging

  2️⃣ Use durable goods

  3️⃣ Purchase in bulk
• Reusing materials reduces waste sent to landfills
• Reusing materials conserves natural resources.
• What is an example of reusing glass bottles?

  Refilling with beverages
• What are the key benefits of reusing materials?

  Reduces landfill waste ||| Conserves natural resources ||| Reduces pollution ||| Saves money
• What is the primary goal of waste reduction?

  Decrease waste generated
• Match the waste reduction method with its description:

  Reduce ↔️ Minimizing consumption by using less materials

  Reuse ↔️ Using items more than once, repairing and repurposing

  Recycle ↔️ Converting waste materials into new products
• What are the benefits of waste reduction methods?

  Conserve resources and minimize environmental impact
• To reduce waste at the source, key strategies include minimizing packaging and using more durable goods
• Buying durable goods reduces the need for frequent replacements and saves money in the long term.
• What does reusing materials involve?

  Using items more than once
• Reusing glass bottles involves refilling them with beverages
• Reusing materials reduces pollution from manufacturing and conserves natural resources.
• Steps in the recycling process:

  1️⃣ Collection of recyclable materials

  2️⃣ Sorting materials by composition

  3️⃣ Processing sorted materials into new products
• What are the benefits of recycling materials?

  Conserves resources and reduces landfill waste
• Match the recycling method with its description:

  Traditional recycling ↔️ Mechanical process to reshape materials

  Chemical recycling ↔️ Uses chemical processes to break down plastics
• How does minimizing packaging reduce waste at the source?

  Lowers transportation costs
• Reusing plastic bags involves using them for shopping
• What are the key benefits of reusing materials instead of discarding them?

  Reduces landfill waste and conserves resources
• Reusing materials reduces pollution from manufacturing and saves money on new purchases.
• Steps in the recycling process:

  1️⃣ Collection of recyclable materials

  2️⃣ Sorting materials by composition

  3️⃣ Processing sorted materials into new products
• Why is recycling considered a crucial method for waste reduction?

  Conserves natural resources
• What is an example of reusing glass bottles?

  Refilling with beverages
• Recycling materials reduces landfill waste.
• Recycling involves separating materials based on their composition
• What is the primary benefit of traditional recycling?

  Conserves resources
• Composting improves soil quality.
• Match the material with its reuse example:

  Glass bottles ↔️ Refill with beverages

  Plastic bags ↔️ Use for shopping

  Old clothes ↔️ Turn into quilts
• Reusing extends the life of existing products, while reducing consumption aims to decrease the demand for new products
• Refilling a water bottle multiple times is an example of reusing
• What are the basic steps involved in recycling materials?

  Collection, sorting, processing
• Recycling conserves natural resources and reduces landfill waste