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We know you love the Earth and want to protect it. We've got ideas for how you can help keep the planet clean, cool games, and fun facts.

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Singapore's integrated solid waste management system focuses on two key thrusts - waste minimisation and recycling, or simply the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle). In land-scarce Singapore, waste-to-energy (WTE) incineration plants offer the best technical solution by reducing waste volume efficiently to conserve landfill space. The 3Rs play a crucial role by preventing waste generation at its source and bringing along numerous benefits.

We will work towards becoming a Zero Waste Nation by reducing our consumption, as well as reusing and recycling all materials to give them a second lease of life.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - Care for Our Environment

The 3Rs

Why practise the 3Rs

Protect the environment

Conserve limited resources

Reduce space needed for waste disposal facilities and

Extend the lifespan of Semakau Landfill

Click on your premises to find out how you can practise the 3Rs
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Frequently asked questions (FAQs) on recycling

Please refer to this list for FAQs on recycling.

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Singapore's integrated solid waste management system focuses on two key thrusts - waste minimisation and recycling, or simply the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle). In land-scarce Singapore, waste-to-energy (WTE) incineration plants offer the best technical solution by reducing waste volume efficiently to conserve landfill space.

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Living the “Zero Waste” Lifestyle - A Family’s Perspective In Singapore

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How much rubbish does your family dispose of in a day? Now think about what a YEAR’s worth of your trash looks like… Now take a look at THIS: Photo credit

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Simple Steps for a Sustainable Future

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It's that easy to be sustainable in our everyday lives.

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Zero Waste is a concept that challenges the old way of thinking about waste as something that has no value and to be thrown away.

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According to the Zero Waste Alliance:

Zero Waste: The conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials without burning and with no discharges to land, water, or air that threaten the environment or human health.

Nature is the best Zero Waste model. There is no waste in nature and by-products produced become resources for others or are assimilated harmlessly back to the surroundings.

Zero Waste helps to conserve, reduce pollution, create jobs in waste management, reduce waste costs, increase the lifespan of our Semakau Landfill and incineration plants, and mitigate climate change.

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"Zero Waste is an extraordinary concept that can lead societies, businesses, and cities to innovative breakthroughs that can save the environment, lives, and money. Through the lens of Zero Waste, an entirely new relationship between humans and systems is envisaged, the only one that can create more security and well-being for people while reducing dramatically our impact upon planet earth. The excitement is on two levels: it provides a broad and far-reaching vision, and yet it is practical and applicable today."

~ Paul Hawken, environmentalist and author (from the publication, The End of Waste, by the Zero Waste New Zealand Trust)

Zero is the goal but it is important not to be over-focused on the word 'zero'. What matters is the concept behind Zero Waste. The road to Zero Waste is a long journey and it requires the efforts of individuals, communities, organisations, businesses and the government, working closely together towards Zero Waste. We invite all Singaporeans to support the vision of a Zero Waste Singapore. Yes We Can.

You can take action by practising the 3Rs in your daily lives â€" Reduce, Reuse and Recycle (in order of sequence). The sequence is important, as source reduction is usually the best way to minimise waste while recycling still has some impact on the environment and should be done last.

1. Reduce by eliminating or minimising the waste in the beginning.
2. Reuse by using the waste several times in its original form or for another purpose.
3. Recycle by sending the waste to be processed as a resource for new products.

For example, let us take a look at a plastic bottle of mineral water. Reduce by not buying the plastic bottle and drink from the tap or use your own reusable bottle instead. But if you really have to buy the bottle of water, then reuse it after drinking the water. Reuse the plastic bottle as your water bottle for refilling, use it as a flower vase, use it for storing other liquids, or use it to make art decorative items.

After reusing the plastic bottle for some time and when it becomes dirty or damaged, do not throw it away in the rubbish bin. Recycle the plastic bottle by depositing it into the recycling bag or bin under the recycling programme. The bottle will be collected and processed into plastic pellets that are used as feedstock for making new plastic bottles and products.

You can take action now towards Zero Waste by Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Just follow our tips and resources found in the Reduce, Reuse and Recycle categories.

The public waste collection in Singapore is divided into 6 sectors managed by four licensed Public Waste Collectors (PWCs) as shown below.

Image credit: www.nea.gov.sg

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The PWCs are responsible for the collection of waste from residential and trade premises in Singapore. They are also required to provide recycling services under the National Recycling Programme (NRP). For commercial and industrial premises, waste is collected separately by licensed general waste collectors.

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For more information on waste collection system, refer to NEA link here.

The waste collected by the PWCs and general waste collectors are disposed of at the four waste-to-energy plants (Tuas, Tuas South, Senoko, and Keppel Seghers Tuas Waste-To-Energy Plant) and the offshore Semakau Landfill. Waste that are incinerable are sent to the incineration plants while non-incinerable waste and incineration ashes are sent to the landfill.

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The upcoming Integrated Waste Management Facility (IWMF) will be Singapore's first integrated facility to integrate the treatment of incinerable waste, source-segregated food waste and dewatered sludge. The state-of-the-art solid waste treatment facility targets to help Singapore achieve long-term environmental sustainability goal by improving resource and energy recovery from waste, and reduce environmental footprint.

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The IWMF will be constructed in phases and the first phase is targeted for completion by 2024.

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For information on Singapore's IWMF, refer to NEA link here.

Waste that are not disposed of are sent for recycling. In 2022, about 7.39 million tonnes of solid waste were generated, of which 4.19 million tonnes were recycled. Waste generated by the non-domestic and domestic sectors both increased compared to 2021. Non-domestic recycling rate increased by 2 per cent to 72 per cent, while the domestic recycling rate decreased by 1 per cent to 12 per cent ( NEA). The quantity and recycling rate for each type of waste are shown here:

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Zero Waste is a concept that challenges the old way of thinking about waste as something that has no value and to be thrown away. ​ According to the Zero Waste Alliance: Zero Waste: The conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials without burning and with no discharges to land, water, or air that threaten the environment or human health.

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sustainabilityforkids | Watch the latest videos about #sustainabilityforkids on TikTok.

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From 16 May to 29 June 2025, you can look forward to a wide array of sustainability-related activities, programmes and experiences specially curated by MSE family and our Public, Private and People sector partners.

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Let’s Free Where We Live From Single Use!

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EcoFriend Awards Spotlight Local Passion For The Environment

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Teacher for special needs students, young social entrepreneur, and senior director who champions sustainability and waste reduction among EcoFriend Aw

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Eco-Friendly Habits | What Is Sustainable Living? | The Dr Binocs Show | Peekaboo Kidz

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Use Sidekick AI to help you understand more about sustainability and how you can spread the word!

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Use Sidekick AI to help you understand more about sustainability and how you can spread the word!

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Link here: https://student.schoolai.com/student-space?code=2YCK

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AI-Powered Tutors and Learning Activities

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Only certain types of plastic can be recycled

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Only certain types of plastic can be recycled

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To reduce carbon footprint

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I learnt about what is a carbon footprint and a carbon sink.

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I learn that there are 7m tree in Singapore.it is useful for us

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Less carbon will cause the air to be cooler. More carbon will cause air to be warmer

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I have learnt how to reduce carbon-footprint/emissions. E.g. cheese releases 169 carbon.

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I learned about different types of plastic you could recycle

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I have learn about nature when the fill trip. Our forest is a carbon sink.

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I have learnt about carbon footprint when u walk it refuses carbon footprints

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I learnt what is carbon sink it is a place that absorbs more carbon than it releases 

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I learnt what is carbon sink it is a place that absorbs more carbon than it releases 

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CHLOE LI

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I learnt about what would happen if we produce too much carbon,carbon footprint and what is a carbon sink. If we produce too much carbon,our world will be too hot since it causes ice bergs to melt.

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Only CERTAIN types of materials can be recycled, examples: plastic, paper, etc etc.

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Only CERTAIN types of materials can be recycled, examples: plastic, paper, etc etc.

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1 I have learnt that we should walk to reduce carbon footprint.

2 I have learnt that only 5% waste is recycled and we should recycle more to save the earth.🌎🌍🌏

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We should reduce our carbon footprint by walking or cycling

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Carbon footprint is like for example your food leaves behind a carbon because the food comes to the supermarket by an airplane which releases carbon.

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Carbon footprint is like for example your food leaves behind a carbon because the food comes to the supermarket by an airplane which releases carbon.

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Recycle more plastic bottles.

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I learnt to reuse things that can be cycled.

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Examples of carbon sinks are plants and oceans. They take in more carbon dioxide than they give out.

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I think people should use less cars to reduce carbon footprint

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Recycle plastic, metal and paper.

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A carbon footprint is the amount of carbon that an item produces.

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I learnt that we can reduce carbon emissions by buying more locally produced/grown things 

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I learnt that we can reduce carbon emissions by buying more locally produced/grown things 

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CHLOE LI

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I learnt about Semakau landfill where they store rubbish.

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By walking to school.

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Buying locally grown vegetables so that you leave no carbon footprint.

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walk or use a bicycle to reduce carbon emissions.

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A carbon footprint measures the total greenhouse gas emissions caused directly and indirectly by an individual, organization, event, or product, expressed in terms of CO2 equivalent.

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Eat locally grown food to reduce carbon footprint

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To reduce carbon footprint, we could take public transport instead of cars or if you want to take cars, you need to take electric cars

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reuse

refuse

RECYCLE!

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By 2035,the Semakau landfill will be full.

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To much carbon is bad.Because  climate change will start and icebergs will melt and a flood will start

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To much carbon is bad.Because  climate change will start and icebergs will melt and a flood will start

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I learned how to recycle and reuse ,containers.

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I learnt that we should put only things that can be recycled and are not contaminated in the recycling bin 

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I learnt that we should put only things that can be recycled and are not contaminated in the recycling bin 

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CHLOE LI

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More carbon will make the world hotter

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I learnt that we can eat less meat especially cows because they produce a lot of carbon dioxide 

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I learnt that we can eat less meat especially cows because they produce a lot of carbon dioxide 

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CHLOE LI

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Most of the”bloobins” are contaminated by other things that aren’t recyclables.

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Most of the”bloobins” are contaminated by other things that aren’t recyclables.

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Ph is a measurement level of how acidic or alkaline the water is.

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More Carbon will make the world hotter

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When the pH level is higher, the taste of it is much more bitter. When the pH level is lower, the taste much more sour. pH 1 is acidic and pH 10 is alkaline.

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I can reduce my carbon footprint by once I finish my drink instead of throwing it away I can recycle,i wash my empty drink Soo that I can recycle.

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I learnt that we should not cut down the trees or not the air will be very warm 

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I learnt that we should not cut down the trees or not the air will be very warm 

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CHLOE LI

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probably shouldn’t litter in the water or this might happen over time.

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Carbon sink is a place that reduce more carbon (places: forest and ocean)

Ways to reduce carbon footprint

don’t use cars to travel to near places because it will made the earth warmer

What is carbon footprint

A thing that make carbon like cars buses motorbikes etc.

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I learnt that soap is bitter because the ph level is higher 

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I learnt that soap is bitter because the ph level is higher 

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CHLOE LI

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Don’t buy the newest trendiest shoes as the previous shoes will be thrown away and be wasted

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Don’t buy the newest trendiest shoes as the previous shoes will be thrown away and be wasted

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I learned to often take Bus and Train more .because train and bus so it will make less CO2.

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Eat locally grown food to reduce carbon footprint

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The current ph level is 9.1

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Reducing carbon emissions involves minimising the release of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases to the atmosphere

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REDUCE

REUSE

RECYCLE

AND

UPCYCLE

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You should walk or take a bike to reduce the carbon footprint.

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Cow is very bad because their fart is greenhouse gas which is very very badddddd.

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Cow is very bad because their fart is greenhouse gas which is very very badddddd.

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We learn about ph levels in the ocean. The lower the ph level the higher acidity in the ocean. The ocean can become more acidic due to absorbing excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

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We need to recycle old t-shirts.

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I love our earth

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I learnt that we should walk instead of taking a private car because cars will produce more carbon dioxide 

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I learnt that we should walk instead of taking a private car because cars will produce more carbon dioxide 

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CHLOE LI

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We all must stop carbon footprint

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To reduce carbon footprint is to not use cars,use buses and MRTs.

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Example of ways to inspire your school through fun and creativity:

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Example of ways to inspire your school through fun and creativity:

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Create your own “Eco Tip of the Day” video series

Make a fun skit about recycling mistakes

Interview school cleaners or canteen staff about waste

Use memes or animation to share facts

Start a “Trash Talk” mini-series for common eco myths

Create posters or signs to put up in school spaces

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Sustainability is something to do to save the world

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Stop all global warming and start planning trees!!!!

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The 5RS Rethink, Refuse,Reduce,Reuse, Recycle.

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The earths tempriture is rising please recycle

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2.8 billion people have recycled around the world and I want the world to recycle at least 5.5 billion recyclables so our planet can be saved

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Sustainability means it can last long

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Caring about the earth

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Whatever small little thing you do,for example recycling a can,will always have a benefit.

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Mr beast making the world cooler by adding more trees

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To reduce carbon footprint, take bus,cycle or even walk

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recycle paper to save more trees

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I would like to share my information in slides.

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A poem i came up with:

In the garden, scraps will dance,
Peels and leaves, a second chance.
Banana skins and coffee grounds,
Turning waste to life, it astounds!

Add some air, and let it be,
Worms will wiggle happily.
In a pile, they mix and twirl,
Creating soil for plants to swirl.

So let’s compost, don’t let it rot,
Give nature love—it's a perfect plot!

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We can save the planet by the use of electric cars.

By relying on renewable energy sources for charging, EVs can significantly reduce their overall carbon footprint.

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Post your ideas here! How will YOU spread the message?

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Post your ideas here! How will YOU spread the message?

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➡️ How are you going to share these message with the school?

➡️ What messages do you want to share with the school?

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Be inspired by how others are spreading the word and making a difference, globally and locally.

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Be inspired by how others are spreading the word and making a difference, globally and locally.

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Explore what each ‘R’ means with real examples.

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Explore what each ‘R’ means with real examples.

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Look through these quick reads and intro videos to understand the basics.

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Look through these quick reads and intro videos to understand the basics.