The 3 Rs

2. Reuse
Recycle
Reduce

3. What is reduce, reuse, recycle?
 Reduce – is decreasing unnecessary and
wasteful purchases.
 Reuse- is a way of using again the item
or materials.
 Recycle- is to make something new from
something that has been used before.

4.  Buy only what you need.
 Buy products that can be reused.
 Buy all-purpose household cleaner.
 Buy products with little packaging.
 Sell or give away unwanted items.
 Reduce paper waste.
How can we reduce?

5.  Papers and envelopes can be used as scrap paper in
making notes.
 Cardboard, Newspaper and Bubble Wrap can be used
as packing materials.
 Jars and Pots can be used as small containers
 Plastic and Paper Bags can be reused in the shops,
used as bin bags or wrapping paper.
 Used wood can be used in woodcrafts for making
objects.
How can we reuse?
(Think before you throw)

6. How can we recycle?

7. Benefits of Recycle
 Recycling reduces the need for land
filling and incineration
 It prevents pollution
 It saves energy
 It decreases emissions of greenhouse
gases that contribute to global climate
change
 It conserves natural resources
 It helps sustain the environment for
future generations