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Understanding Recycling

This document provides a lesson on recycling. It begins by having the reader identify items as biodegradable or non-biodegradable. It then defines recycling as transforming used items into new materials. Examples of internal and external recycling are given. The advantages of recycling include reducing pollution, conserving resources, and potential profit. The document outlines forms of recycling such as biodegradable materials like food waste and non-biodegradable items like paper, plastic, glass that can be recycled. Specific recycling examples are provided for paper, plastic, glass, fabric scrap, yarn waste, and tin cans.

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Understanding Recycling

This document provides a lesson on recycling. It begins by having the reader identify items as biodegradable or non-biodegradable. It then defines recycling as transforming used items into new materials. Examples of internal and external recycling are given. The advantages of recycling include reducing pollution, conserving resources, and potential profit. The document outlines forms of recycling such as biodegradable materials like food waste and non-biodegradable items like paper, plastic, glass that can be recycled. Specific recycling examples are provided for paper, plastic, glass, fabric scrap, yarn waste, and tin cans.

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UNDERSTANDING

RECYCLING
LESSON 2
DIRECTION:
Identify whether the picture
is Biodegradable or a
Non-Biodegradable.
OLD LEAVES
OLD LEAVES=
BIODEGRADABLE
BANANA PEEL
BANANA PEEL=
BIODEGRADABLE
DRINKING
DRINKING STRAW
STRAW = NON
BIODEGRADABLE
ALUMINUM CANS=
ALUMINUM CANS
NON BIODEGRADABLE
CARDBOARD BOX
CARDBOARD BOX =
BIODEGRADABLE
What is recycling?
The process of transforming
items which already served its
original purpose but is still
durable into something that
can still be used for another
purpose.
“There is cash in trash”
Instead of throwing away
the scraps we have at home
and totally waste them, we can
be more imaginative , creative,
resourceful person by seeing
potential in waste materials.
Types of Recycling
Internal Recycling – Involves
the use of materials that are
waste product of a
manufacturing process.
Types of Recycling
Example of Internal Recycling
1. Grain mash
2. Waste product of distillation
3. Cattle Feeds
Types of Recycling
Internal Recycling –
Involves the use of
materials that are waste
product.
Types of Recycling
External Recycling- is the
reclaiming of materials from
a product that has been worn
out due to constant use.
Types of Recycling
Example of External Recycling
1. Old Newspaper
2. Magazine
3. Old Papers
Advantage of
Recycling
Advantages of Recycling
1. Decrease pollution and
ease the garbage
pollution
2. Conserve resources.
3. Enhance creativity.
Advantages of Recycling
4. Potential in making a
profitable business
5. Makes people environmentally
aware.
6. Promotes scientific
advancements in recyclable and
biodegradable materials.
Advantages of Recycling
7. Make governments and
businesses choose programs
and apply policies in
consideration of preserving
and respecting the
environment.
It is very important that we
should know how to manage our
waste.
Waste management is the proper
disposal and recycling of trash
Recycling has a great impact to
the environment because of its
role of converting the old items
into new goods
2 Forms of Recycling
1. Biodegradable – it is the process
of composting any decomposable
waste or trash such as food waste
which is a from of recycling.
2. Non- Biodegradable – are
recyclable resources like glass,
paper, metal , plastic, textiles
(electronics)
1. Paper
Itis a substance made from
wood or other fibrous
msterials , usually use in
writing, printing, and
wrapping.
1. Paper
Example :
2.Plastic
Plastic products include
beverage bottles and
containers commonly used
for liquid goods and body-
care products.
2. Plastic
Example :
3. Glass
Glass is the most easiest
materials to to recycle
because it can be easily
crushed and ready to be
melted called Cullet.
3. Glass
Example :
4. Fabric Scrap
Itis any cloth or goods
produced by weaving ,
knitting , quilting and
patchwork
4. FABRIC SCRAP
Example :
5. YARN WASTE
using and recycling yarn can also
save you money. Yarn is
expensive. Don’t waste it.
Weaving scraps come from your
floor loom waste, cutting your
tails, and basically every aspect
of the weaving process
5. YARN WASTE
Example :
5. YARN WASTE
Most tin cans have a bigger
circumference than wine bottles, so
this project is a great idea to
recycle your tin cans. It looks cool
and unique, and making it is so easy!
Your visitors will be impressed when
they see it on display.
6. TIN CANS
Example :
ACTIVITY

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