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