Looking after the environment Flashcards
Why should we recycle as much of your waste as possible?
Making new products from recycled materials uses less energy,
reduces the need to extract more raw materials from the earth,
and reduces the rubbish going into landfills
Where can you learn more about recylcing and it’s benefits?
www.recyclenow.com
Where can you find out what you can recylce if you live in England?
www.recylcenow.com
Where can you find out what you can recylce if you live in Scotland?
www.recycleforscotland.com
Where can you find out what you can recylce if you live in Wales?
www.wasteawarenesswales.org.uk
Where can you find out what you can recylce if you live in Wales?
www.wasteawarenesswales.org.uk
Where can you find out what you can recylce if you live in Northern Ireland?
From your local authority
What can you do to reduce your carbon footprint at the same time as supportting your local community?
Shop for local products and produce where you can
(e.g.: farmers market)
How can you get around to reduce your contribution to pollution?
Walking
Public Transport
(create less polution then when you drive)
