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  • True or False: Tissues and paper towels can always be recycled.
    False
  • What happens when we cut down too many trees?
    We damage the environment
  • True or False: All books should be thrown away when finished.
    False
  • What type of paper cannot be recycled?
    Glossy paper / Wax paper / Dirty paper
  • What color is usually the recycling bin for paper?
    Blue
  • What should you do with an old notebook that still has blank pages?
    Keep using it
  • What is the biggest reason to reduce paper waste?
    To protect the environment
  • True or False: Paper can be recycled.
    True
  • True or False: You should recycle paper with food stains.
    False
  • What can happen if landfills are full of paper waste?
    More pollution and tree cutting
  • What is one way to reuse old paper at school?
    Use the back for notes or drawings
  • What does it mean to “go paperless”?
    Use digital tools instead of paper
  • What does “double-sided printing” mean?
    Printing on both sides of the paper
  • Why is it better to read online instead of printing?
    It saves paper
  • Name one way to reduce paper use.
    Use digital tools / Recycle / Print less
  • Name one thing made from recycled paper.
    Toilet paper / Boxes / Notebooks
  • How many trees are cut down each year to make paper?
    About 4 billion
  • What is one problem with using too much paper?
    It causes deforestation
  • True or False: Recycling paper uses less water than making new paper.
    True
  • Name one place where we use too much paper.
    School / Office / Home / Restaurant