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RECYCLING

RECYCLING. Termoncanice Primary School - Limavady. We expect the planet to support us. but we must support the planet too!. By recycling we are helping the environment for the future.

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RECYCLING

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  1. RECYCLING Termoncanice Primary School - Limavady

  2. We expect the planet to support us but we must support the planet too!

  3. By recycling we are helping the environment for the future.

  4. Every time you buy something it has to be replaced in the shop. Factories produce more and more goods for each customer.

  5. We add to pollution by our ‘need’ to buy these man-made objects toys electrical goods for entertainment electrical goods for convenience clothing footwear cosmetics furniture

  6. Shops encourage us to buy more goods than we really need. This uses more packaging which is a waste of materials and energy

  7. Factories which produce more and more man-made goods pollute the atmosphere with gas and waste particles.

  8. Non bio-degradable packaging also pollutes the environment. Packaging is expensive. Packaging waste ends up in a landfill site and takes many, many years to biodegrade. Avoid goods which are expensively packaged

  9. We also add to air pollution by using our cars when it is not always necessary. Walking is a lot more healthy Cycling keeps you fit also!

  10. Global warming affects the environment and weather. Acid rain damages buildings, flowers and crops. The earth’s atmosphere is warmer due to the hole in the ozone layer

  11. This is known as the greenhouse effect.

  12. What can be done to help?

  13. Why didn’t I think of this?! To make the most out of what we produce we must… R E C Y C L E

  14. These materials can be easily separated for recycling at home. glass plastic newspaper

  15. Paper bags and cardboard boxes can be used for carrying your shopping. They can be recycled, and are also biodegradable. Most plastic carrier bags are not eco friendly because they take many years to rot. Very few are biodegradable.

  16. Our bins are overflowing with more and more rubbish. I wonder how many bags your family produces every week?

  17. Pollution harms the environment. The environment is a life support system that all living things depend on. If the environment is harmed, so too are all living things.

  18. Recycle your old clothes by handing them down to family or friends and then donate them to a charity shop such as St Vincent de Paul.

  19. Recycle ink cartridges by returning them to a computer store to get them refilled Or find out about local charities which will accept these for recycling.

  20. STOP THE DROP!

  21. Cut down on pollution by encouraging your family to leave the car at home and walk, cycle or take public transport

  22. YOU need to help the planet!

  23. PLEASE RECYCLE!

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