Question

6 rs of sustainability
recall the 6 rs of sustainability and provide an example for each in your daily life.

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learning goal 1
☑ i can list the 6 rs of sustainability
☑ i can match each of the 6 rs with descriptions of
how they apply to plastic waste
learning goal 2
☑ i can describe the ways in which i use plastic in
everyday life
☑ i can identify ways to reduce my individual
plastic impact

Explanation:

First, identify the standard 6 Rs of sustainability, then pair each with a relevant daily life example as requested.

1. Refuse: Decline single-use items you don't need.
2. Reduce: Cut down on unnecessary consumption.
3. Reuse: Repurpose items instead of discarding them.
4. Repair: Fix broken items instead of replacing them.
5. Recycle: Sort waste to be processed into new materials.
6. Rot: Compost organic waste to create nutrient-rich soil.

Answer:

1. Refuse: Say no to single-use plastic straws when ordering drinks
2. Reduce: Buy only the amount of groceries you will eat to avoid food waste
3. Reuse: Use glass jars from pasta sauce to store leftover food
4. Repair: Get an old toy fixed rather than throw it away
5. Recycle: Rinse and sort plastic food containers into your local recycling bin
6. Rot: Compost fruit and vegetable peels in a backyard compost bin