6 R's Flashcards
Learn and recall the 6 R's
1
Q
What are the 6 R’s?
A
- Reduce
- Reuse
- Recycle
- Repair
- Refuse
- Rethink
2
Q
Why should we recycle?
A
- It saves natural resources
- Reduces the need for landfill
- Preserves the land
- Limits global warming as the rubbish will not decay and produce methane (CH4), a greenhouse gas
3
Q
What are the three types of recycling?
A
- Primary
- Secondary
- Tertiary
4
Q
What is primary recycling?
A
Taking a product and using it again for the same purpose (e.g. Refilling a water bottle)
5
Q
What is secondary recycling?
A
Using a product for a different purpose without breaking it down into its components
6
Q
What is tertiary recycling?
A
Breaking a product down into its components, and making a new product from this
7
Q
Give an example of how we can ‘refuse’:
A
Not using plastic bags
8
Q
Give an example of how the government or local authorities can increase the amount of recycling:
A
Adding a charge to plastic bags so that people are less likely to buy them, as this encourages the use of bags for life
