Wastes—Educational Materials

An item used to produce something else is called a raw material. Some raw materials are easy to spot, but many require detective work. For example, leather looks and feels like the animals skin. But a plastic toy is made from oil, and it doesnt feel slimy! |
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Can you pick out which items come from which raw materials? Look at the line-ups on the following screens and click on the suspect that fits the raw material description. |
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- Use products made with recycled materials
- Use energy-efficient light bulbs and rechargeable batteries
- Shop with cloth bags
- Reuse plastic bags, cups, containers, etc.
- Repair items instead of throwing them away.
- Compost your food and yard waste.

