What does it mean to conserve natural resources?
To waste them
To throw them away
To use as much as possible
To save, keep, or protect them
Which of these is an example of reusing?
Leaving the lights on all night
Using an old jar as a pencil holder
Buying new clothes every week
Throwing away a plastic bottle
What happens when you reuse something?
You throw it away immediately
You buy more new things
You use something again in a new way
You waste more resources
How can you reduce the amount of electricity you use?
Keeping the fridge door open
Leaving the TV on all night
Running the faucet while brushing your teeth
Turning off the lights when you leave a room
Why is it important to turn off the water while brushing your teeth?
To clean the sink
To save 38 juice boxes of water
To make it fun
To flood the sink
What does it mean to recycle?
To make something new from old materials
To buy more new things
To throw things in the trash
To use something only once
Which of these can be recycled?
Paper, plastic, and glass
Dirty clothes
Old shoes
Food and juice
Why is recycling important?
It helps save resources
It makes more trash
It does not help the Earth
It wastes time
How does reducing, reusing, and recycling help the Earth?
It wastes water and energy
It keeps resources from running out
It makes the Earth dirty
It does not make a difference
What can you do to help save natural resources?
Throw everything in the trash
Waste as much as possible
Keep the lights on all day
Use less water and electricity
