Sustaining the Future The 3 R’s

Sustainability Anything that meets the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations to meet their own needs. What does sustainable materials mean? – products or materials which meet the needs of today without preventing or harming the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

Sustainability 1.Write the definition of sustainability at the bottom of you 3R’s paper 2.Underline the key words.

The 3 R’s 1.Write the 3 R’s on your paper next to the 3 big outlined R’s.

The 3 R’s: Recycle -Reduce -Reuse Recycle means to process old, used items in order that the material can be used to make new products, – i.e. glass, plastic, newspapers, aluminum cans, and plastic bottles.

The 3 R’s: Recycle -Reduce -Reuse Reduce refers to lessening the amount of items or resources that are consumed, using only the amount that is needed, and looking for alternatives that will lessen our use.

The 3 R’s: Recycle -Reduce -Reuse Reuse means extending the 'life' or repurposing an item rather than discarding or throwing it away.

3 R’s Paper 1.Take your paper and add the definition in your own words. 2.Underline key words and terms which are in green on the PowerPoint. 3.Draw a picture that represents each of the “3 r’s” 4.Decorate each “R” to symbolize the meaning of the “R” 5.List 3 ways that you can accomplish each of the “R” tasks.