6th Environment Vocab Riddles

I am something you should never drop on the ground. People throw me in bins, but some forget and leave me in the streets or parks. What am I?

If you don’t need me anymore, you can give me to a friend instead of throwing me away. People do this with clothing and toys. What am I?

I live in forests, deserts, or deep in the sea. You won’t find me as a pet—I roam free! Protect my home so I can survive!

I grow in nature without people planting me. Bees and butterflies love me. What am I?

I am a material used to make bottles and containers, but I don’t break down easily. I often end up in the ocean, which is bad for animals. What am I?

People do this to weeds when they don’t want them in their garden. They use a shovel or their hands to remove them. What is it?

I am an animal that lives in trees, gardens, and parks. Some people leave food outside for me. What am I?

You can find me outside in gardens and forests. I make oxygen, and you should water me to help me grow. What am I?

I can be clear, but sometimes I'm green or brown. I’m used for bottles, windows, and jars all around. You can recycle me again and again—just don’t drop me, or I might break!

You should do this when you leave a room to save electricity. It helps the planet and saves money. What should you do?

If you throw me on the ground instead of in a bin, you are making a mess. People should pick me up to keep nature clean. What am I?

I am a place with water where frogs, ducks, and fish can live. Sometimes, people build me in parks or gardens. What am I?

I am something you can grow in a garden. You can eat me, and I am healthy. What am I?

I am shiny and strong. You can find me in cans and cars. People recycle me to make new things like bicycles. What am I?

You do this when you put rubbish in a bin so it can be used again to make new things. You can do this with plastic, glass, or paper. What am I?

I am small and round. You put me in the soil and water me, and I grow into a plant. What am I?

Some people throw me away, but I could be used instead. I might be leftovers, or fruit that’s gone bad. If you compost me, I can help plants grow!

I help people remember important messages. You see me on walls, in classrooms, or at events. Sometimes I remind people to recycle or save energy. What am I?

I am soft and green, but when I get too long, people cut me with a machine. What am I?

I am made from trees and used for writing and drawing. People recycle me to save trees. What am I?

I am a group of people who help the environment. I clean parks, plant trees, and pick up litter. Who am I?