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=Topic Information= = = = RECYCLING =

= Summary Notes on Recycling: = =__What is recycling?__= Reduce, Reuse, Recycle= taking a product that has finished being used, and making something new from it. Some of the most common items that are recycled are plastic, glass, paper, batteries, aluminum etc. 1. It conserves valuable resources including:  · Minerals – used to make many useful materials (e.g. bauxite is used to make aluminium).  · Energy – used in mining, harvesting, manufacturing and transporting.  · Native forests – used to make some types of paper and other wood products. 2. It saves money. Cutting waste can save money in many different ways: If you waste less, you get more out of what you buy and waste disposal costs are reduced. 3. It reduces the impact on the environment. Environmental Economical
 * __Why is recycling important?__**
 * Reduce amount of raw materials we use, i.e. trees
 * Reduce pollution, emissions to environment
 * Reduce garbage that goes to landfills
 * Everything ends up in landfill, has costs for disposal
 * Costs for purchasing raw materials in first place so should get most use out of an
 * item
 * Cheaper to recycle materials than dispose of in landfill
 * Reduce amount of garbage; less money on bag tags or dumpster fees


 * =List of useful recyclying websites for kids and teachers:=**
 * [|Ollie's Recycling World]
 * About this website: This is a fun and interactive website aimed at children. It focuses on the 3 R's; Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Children are guided through parts of the website and provided with informative information about saving the environment that is easy to follow. Games, word puzzles and quiz's are accessable to make learning about recycling fun and useful.
 * [|Recycle Zone] About this website: It provides great information that is presented on a level for children. The site is brightly colored, it's easy for kids to use, and interactive to get them involved in learning. You'll find many great jokes, brain teasers, music, and games on the site that will keep your kids entertained while they learn.
 * [|Recycling Near You] About this website: A useful website for teachers to use within the classroom. It provides great information about what is acceptable for recycling in your local area, and what is not. Also gives handy tips on how to recycyle at home and at work.
 * [|Waste and Recycling Webpage for kids] About this webpage: Another interactive webpage aimed at children to teach them about the importance of waste reduction, recycling, and solid waste management. It also provides links to interactive games, word searches puzzles and colouring books.
 * __Other Recycling Links:__**
 * [|Recycyling facts for kids]
 * [|Clip for children on recycling]