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Fill in the blanks to complete the sentences.

1. If you a glass jar to keep buttons, it will not become rubbish in the landfill.

2. Taking shorter showers can the amount of water wasted every day.

3. If we glass bottles, they can be made into new bottles without using more raw materials.

How can we save trees, energy, and water used to make paper? Sort these activities into Reduce, Reuse, or Recycle activities.

1. Choosing recycled paper for daily use RecycleReduceReuse

2. Sorting paper waste RecycleReduceReuse

3. Printing on both sides of each sheet ReuseReduceRecycle

4. Using old paper as compost ReduceRecycleReuse

5. Choosing reusable packaging instead of paper-based options RecycleReuseReduce

How can we save trees, energy, and water used to make paper? Sort these activities into Reduce, Reuse, or Recycle activities.

6. Taking notes on electronic devices rather than on paper RecycleReduceReuse

7. Using the blank side of a sheet to take notes RecycleReuseReduce

8. Avoiding printing things out as much as possible ReduceRecycleReuse

9. Keeping paper waste as clean as possible ReuseReduceRecycle

Fill in the blanks with the activities that match their effects.

A. Choosing recycled paper for daily use

B. Taking notes on electronic devices rather than on paper

C. Printing on both sides of each sheet

D. Choosing reusable packaging instead of paper-based options

E. Avoiding printing things out as much as possible

1.

Using recycled paper helps save trees because we don't need to cut new ones. It also reduces the energy and water needed to make new paper. This helps protect the environment.

2.

Printing on both sides means we use fewer sheets of paper. This reduces paper waste and saves trees. It also saves money for the school or office.

3.

Using reusable boxes or bags instead of paper ones helps reduce the amount of paper we throw away. This protects trees and makes less rubbish for landfills.

4.

Writing notes on a tablet or computer means we don't need paper. This reduces paper waste, saves trees, and helps the environment.

5.

If we read documents online instead of printing them, we use less paper. This saves trees, reduces waste, and helps the planet stay cleaner.

Match the activities with their reasons.

Match the activities with their reasons.

Choose the correct answer that best writes using the prompts.

Why don't we / keep / the decorations / use / them / compost / instead?

Choose the correct answer that best writes using the prompts.

Turn / old paper / compost / help / plants / grow / reduce / tree cutting.

Choose the correct answer that best writes using the prompts.

If / we / throw / them / away, / they / end up / rubbish / harm / the planet.

Choose the correct answer to make a logical conversation.

a. Hoang: Me too. That's why I use my tablet or laptop to take notes.

b. Minh: That makes sense. I should start typing my notes too.

c. Minh: I feel guilty seeing all the paper we throw away after studying.

d. Minh: Does it really make a difference?

e. Hoang: Yes, even small changes help the environment if everyone does it.

Choose the correct answer to make a logical conversation.

a. Lam: I agree, and using reusable containers would make a big difference for the environment.

b. Nhung: I'm worried we'll throw away so many paper boxes today, it feels wasteful.

c. Lam: Maybe, but we can ask nicely or even give a small reward to encourage returns.

d. Nhung: That's true, and it will teach everyone to think more about reducing waste.

e. Nhung: But some people might forget to return them, right?