4.2.2 Recycling and Reuse

• What is recycling?

  Converting waste into new products
• Reuse involves reprocessing waste materials.

  False
• Reuse differs from recycling as it does not require material reprocessing
• Why are recycling and reuse important waste management strategies?

  Conserve resources, reduce waste
• Recycling reduces the consumption of raw materials and energy
• What is reuse?

  Using an item again
• Match the example with the correct process:

  Recycling ↔️ Melting glass bottles to make new glass products

  Reuse ↔️ Using a glass jar as storage
• Recycling reduces the need for raw materials.


  True
• How does reuse reduce waste?

  Prevents items from becoming waste
• Recycling facilities use automated sorters to separate materials into specific categories
• Reuse requires material reprocessing.

  False
• What is the primary purpose of recycling?

  Reduce raw material consumption
• Reuse involves reprocessing materials to create new products.

  False
• Recycling conserves resources by reducing the need for raw materials
• Match the recyclable material with its examples:

  Paper ↔️ Newspapers, cardboard

  Plastic ↔️ Bottles, containers

  Metal ↔️ Aluminum cans, steel cans

  Glass ↔️ Bottles, jars
• What is the primary goal of reuse strategies?

  Reduce waste without reprocessing
• Match the economic impact with its corresponding strategy:

  Job Creation ↔️ Recycling

  Cost Savings ↔️ Reuse

  Revenue Generation ↔️ Recycling and Reuse
• Recycling conserves natural resources by diverting materials from landfills and incinerators
• What is one environmental benefit of recycling in terms of landfill space?

  Saves landfill space
• Recycling reduces greenhouse gas emissions because it requires less energy and resources than extracting raw materials
• What is the overall conclusion about recycling in terms of environmental impact reduction?

  Crucial but needs thought
• Reuse does not require material reprocessing.


  True
• What is one common benefit shared by both recycling and reuse?

  Conserves natural resources
• Recycling reduces costs by lowering the need for raw materials
• Which type of recyclable material includes newspapers and magazines?

  Paper
• Steps in the recycling process

  1️⃣ Collection

  2️⃣ Sorting

  3️⃣ Processing

  4️⃣ Manufacturing
• What is one example of reuse rather than recycling?

  Using a glass jar
• How does reuse minimize the demand for new products?

  Extends the life of items
• What is an example of reuse mentioned in the study material?

  Using a glass jar as storage
• Match the characteristic with the correct waste reduction strategy:

  Process ↔️ No reprocessing required for reuse

  Energy Savings ↔️ Reuse maximizes energy savings

  Resource Conservation ↔️ Reuse extends item lifespan
• Reuse supports industries like repair services, thrift stores, and upcycling
• Order the environmental benefits of recycling

  1️⃣ Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions

  2️⃣ Conserves Natural Resources

  3️⃣ Minimizes Pollution

  4️⃣ Saves Landfill Space
• Match the challenge with its description:

  Contamination ↔️ Improper sorting reduces quality

  Transportation Emissions ↔️ Collection and transport generate emissions

  Processing Energy ↔️ Energy required to reprocess materials
• Reuse extends the useful life of an item, reducing the need for new products
• Arrange the steps in the recycling process in the correct order:

  1️⃣ Collection

  2️⃣ Sorting

  3️⃣ Processing

  4️⃣ Manufacturing
• What is the purpose of processing in the recycling process?

  Transform materials into raw materials
• Match the example with the correct process:

  Recycling ↔️ Melting bottles for new glass

  Reuse ↔️ Using a glass jar as storage
• Recycling converts waste materials into new products
• What are the three main benefits of recycling and reuse?

  Conserves resources, reduces waste, saves energy
• Reusing items requires no additional energy for reprocessing.

  True