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THE 3 R’S OF SAVING THE ENVIRONMENT Part 1:

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Part 1:. The 3 R’s of Saving the Environment. Buy products that don't have a lot of packaging . Borrow things from people that you know instead of buying something and using it once. Use a computer to read online newspapers or magazines. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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The 3 Rs of Saving the Environment

The 3 Rs of Saving the Environment Part 1:

ReduceBuy products that don't have a lot of packaging.Borrow things from people that you know instead of buying something and using it once.Use a computer to read online newspapers or magazines.Save water by turning off faucet while brushing teeth.

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Reuse Use more plastic containers and/or plastic bags.Stop throwing away things you dont want and start donating them because they could be useful to other people.When writing on a piece of paper and you run out of room on the front dont grab a new paper use the back of the paper you already started writing on. Information found at:http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0775891.html

RecycleYou can always recycle plastic, any plastic, plastic bags, or plastic cups, and lots more.Paper bags, soda cans, and milk cartons, are made out of materials that can be recycled.You can help the environment by buying certain brands of paper towels, garbage bags, greeting cards, and toilet paper.Information found at:http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0775891.html

A 4th R for saving the environment could be..Stop Polluting What is the organization responsible for your families recycling in the Atlantic County?Answer: ACUAPart 2:What items are accepted by your recycler?Answer: Paper, Drinking Cans, Glass And Plastic Bottles How often are your recyclables picked up?Answer: Once A WeekWhat items other than normal bottles, cans, and paper does your recycler take? Answer: Glass Bottles, PlasticWhat item does your recycler not take?Answer: Plastic If I had to make or create something with an empty 2-liter soda bottle I would try to plant a flower in it and let it bloom out of the bottle.Part 3:Part 4: