Question

Explain the terms reduce, recycle and reuse.

Answer 1

1. Reduce- This means minimizing the use of exhaustible natural resources and also lessening the use of harmful materials.

1. We can reduce the consumption of electricity by switching off the fans and lights when we are not using them.
2. We can use more renewable energy.
3. We can repair the leaky taps to save unnecessary loss of water.

2. Recycle- Without dumping the materials that are potentially harmful to the environment, we can recycle them to get the base material.

1. We can recycle plastic, paper, glass, and metal items instead of synthesizing them.
2. To recycle the items, first, they are needed to be collected separately from other garbage.

3. Reuse- We can collect and use materials again and again instead of dumping them. Reuse does not cost any energy.