1 ESL Recycling presentation Slideshow lesson 2 Suitable for CSWE Level II

Why Recycle? Review of lesson 1  Recycling is one of the easiest things you can do to help the environment  Some benefits of recycling include: Saving resources that are used to make new products Saving energy that would otherwise be used to find, make and transport new materials into products. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions Reducing the amount of rubbish sent to landfill All councils recycle, but the types of materials they accept in a recycling bin will vary depending on which council collects your recycling Generally, paper, steel, glass, aluminium and hard plastic can often be recycled. Most councils will not permit nappies, electronics, cutlery and crockery and clothing to be placed in household recycle bins

The problem with plastic bags Watch this television ad about plastic bags. to-get-it-right/watch-television-ads Can you guess why recycling should not be put inside plastic bags in your recycling bin? Recycled items need to be sorted by machines – this sorting is impossible if the materials are not able to be separated.

Recycle from every room When recycling, think beyond your kitchen! Watch this television ad about where to find recycling materials. get-it-right/watch-television-ads

Recycle items from every room Find four different things you can recycle in this room and circle and label them on your worksheet. Bathroom

Recycle items from every room Find four different things you can recycle in this room and circle and label them on your worksheet. Kitchen

Recycle items from every room Find three different things you can recycle in this room and circle and label them on your worksheet. Laundry

Recycle items from every room Find four different things you can recycle in this room and circle and label them on your worksheet. Living Room

Is your bin always full? If you have a lot of waste and recycling to put out:  Think of ways that you can reduce the amount of rubbish/recycling that you create Can you reuse any items – jars, ice cream containers? Can you buy items with less packaging, or buy in larger quantities rather than multi-packs?  Make sure recycling items such as bottles, cans and boxes are flattened to make space in your bin

Where can I get more information on recycling?  For general information about recycling go to  For information about council waste and recycling services go to: Or call Whitehorse City Council on  For information about items that cannot go into your recycling bin but can be recycled like mobile phones and car batteries go to