Waste control and recycling Grade 10 Term 2

Waste control and recycling Grade 10 Term 2 Week 3 Lesson 3

Problems caused by waste: � It is ugly – negative impact as it spoils the landscape � Pollutes the air, water, soil � Create health hazards if it is not cleaned up � Landfill sites fills up

Responsibility of waste control � Every person is responsible to reduce waste � Municipality is responsible for the collection of waste in different areas ◦ Best way to control waste is:

Reducing waste � Use products that last longer – rechargeable batteries � If you buy in bulk, there is less packaging � Choose reusable or recyclable packaging � Use shopping bags made from material � Don’t throw away good food – rather give it to someone � Home composting is a good idea

Reusing waste � Reuse plastic shopping bags � Use both sides of a paper � Reuse plastic containers like margarine tubs � Share magazines with a friend � Reuse glass bottles and return them to shops

Recycling of waste Benefits of recycling � � � � Reduces waste Reduces litter Creates jobs Reduces pollution Helps with conservation Saves energy Reduces manufacturing costs Products that can be recycled Glass: bottles, broken windows � Plastic: bags, bottles, containers � Metals: foil packaging, cold drink cans � Paper : newspaper, office paper, cardboard boxes �

Examples of recycling

Products that cannot be recycled � Ceramics, car windscreens � Laminated food containers � Very dirty recyclable products