MOST COMMON RECYCLING
MISTAKES
A. Listen to this audio from CNN USA (https://youtu.be/zKA_3otwWUk) and answer the questions below:
1. Why paper coffee cups are bad for the environment?2. What is wish-cycling?
3. What is the Brazilian Portuguese word for "Bales"?
a. Fiança
b. Fardo
c. Papel
B. Listen again, tick the correct sentences and correct the false ones:
1. Dirty diapers, coffee cups, plastic bags, grease pizza boxes are recyclable and recycling centers sells them to the companies that make new products out of those materials.
2. Pizza boxes can't be recycled if they are soiled with grease or food residue.
3. All kinds of plastic are accepted at all recycling centers.
4. Styrofoam isn´t accepted at all recycling center.
C. Read the article
below and fill in the gaps with the following prepositions:
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TO |
FOR |
OF |
D. Fill in the blanks 1 to 10 with the following
sentences:
Swap your coffee filters and
coffee pods - Say no to single-use plastics
Love aluminum more - Create
a home compost bin - Power
down devices
Don't
prewash dishes - Plant a garden - Make your home
more energy efficient
Opt for email receipts when available -
Consider
gift wrap alternatives
10 EASY WAYS TO 'GO GREEN' IN 2021
Updated
1507 GMT (2307 HKT) January 3, 2021
Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2021/01/03/weather/climate-new-years-resolution-trnd/index.html
(CNN) Have you noticed an increase
in extreme weather events? With wildfires growing, hurricanes getting stronger
and mass flood events becoming more commonplace, it's the Earth's response ________ the way humans treat it.
When setting your New Year's resolutions,
try making those that help our planet and better the environment. It will
impact everyone in a positive way.
It doesn't need ________ be hard either. Simple steps to reduce, reuse and recycle can add up. Often many ________ these changes take little effort and can often save you money.
Here are some ideas:
1. ______________________
That's because aluminum is infinitely recyclable, making it an ideal container. In fact, about 75% of all aluminum ever produced in the US is still in use today. Aluminum is one ________ the only materials in the consumer disposal stream that more than pays ________ the cost of its own collection.
"Americans throw away more than $700 million worth ________ aluminum cans every year," according to the Aluminum Association.
Think ________ how much ________ an impact it would make if we recycled more cans.
Action Recycling points out that the amount ________ aluminum Americans throw away every three months could rebuild our entire commercial air fleet.
2. ______________________
<a href="https://www.freepik.com/photos/food">Food
photo created by pvproductions - www.freepik.com</a>
No one wants ________ hate plastic entirely. It has its purpose. In many instances it is a vital material.
For example, bicycle helmets, child safety seats, medical equipment and cell phones are all made with plastic parts. It's the single-use plastics such as plastic water bottles, straws and grocery bags that raise the biggest concerns.
- Plastic water bottles. Try using
a reusable bottle instead, and only use
the single-use bottles in emergencies, or when you do not have access to
reusable bottle.
- Plastic straws. When you
go ________ a restaurant, unless you
need it, tell them you don't want a straw. This alone can impact reducing
plastic in our oceans.
- Grocery bags. Most
stores now sell their own reusable grocery bags, or you can ask ________ a paper bag which can
easily be recycled or composted -- We'll get ________ composting a little
later.
Besides these options, you can help remove plastic in the ocean from the comfort ________ your couch. When you answer a trivia question on the Free the Ocean website, the company will remove a piece ________ plastic from the ocean.
Advertising on the site funds the cause to remove the plastic.
You can go back each day to answer a new question, and hey, you might learn something new in the process.
3. ______________________
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We all love our devices. They help us when it comes ________ needing directions, staying connected with friends and family and providing the ability ________ work from home.
When you're not using devices, appliances or you're not in a room, simply turn off the lights and other electronics.
4. ______________________
<a href='https://www.freepik.com/photos/people'>People
photo created by senivpetro - www.freepik.com</a>
If everyone stopped rinsing their dishes before placing them in the dishwasher America could save 150 billion gallons ________ water in just one year, according to Reckitt Benckiser, the parent company ________ brand Finish. How much water is 150 billions exactly?
"That is roughly the equivalent ________ 230,000 Olympic swimming pools," says Pedram Javaheri, CNN meteorologist. "Or it would take you 39,800 years ________ continuously running the shower ________ use that much water."
The company believes in this so much that they have started what they call the Skip the Rinse Pledge. The campaign states that ________ every person taking the pledge, Finish donates $1 ________ the Nature Conservancy.
"The reason is that most dishwashers costing $500 or more, sold in the past five years or so have a sensor that determines how thorough a wash is needed," explains Consumer Reports on using your dishwasher efficiently. "At the start ________ the cycle, it rinses the dishes and then checks how dirty the water is
________ determine
the proper amount ________ time and water ________ get everything clean. If you've already rinsed off much ________ the
muck, the sensor misreads the dishes as already fairly clean."
That means prewashed dishes only get a light wash. So, i you have a relatively new dishwasher, let it do its job.
5. ______________________
By simply adjusting your thermostat by a few degrees -- especially if you aren't home -- will not only reduce your bill but will help reduce energy use.
Another tip to make your home more energy
efficient: swap out old bulbs with more efficient ones.
Albeit a little more expensive initially, swapping out old bulbs saves you money in the long run. Typically, more energy efficient bulbs shine brighter, so you won't need to turn on as many lights. Plus, they can last up to five times longer than regular light bulbs, so you don't have to replace them as often.
Adding insulation or double paned windows can also make your home more efficient
since your heating and air conditioners won't need to run as frequently.
6. ______________________
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href='https://www.freepik.com/photos/sale'>Sale photo created by jcomp -
www.freepik.com</a>
You can cut down on paper waste by asking for email receipts. Many companies now offer email receipts as a secondary option to paper ones including Apple, Macy’s, and Home Depot, to name a few.
It's also more convenient if you have to make returns. How many times have you had to go back and search through desk paperwork, or your purse or wallet to look for a receipt in order to return something? Now you just pull up the email and voila!
Another easy way to reduce paper waste is
to pay your bills online, if possible. Not only is this more convenient, but
some companies also even offer autopay, so you don't have to set a reminder to
pay on time. Just make sure the company you're paying still lists the full bill
they would normally send so that you can check it over.
One additional way to cut paper waste is to opt out of junk mail. Many people don't like getting junk mail anyway.
The Federal Trade Commission provides information on their website on how to get yourself removed from the lists.
7. ______________________
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href='https://www.freepik.com/photos/flower'>Flower photo created by jcomp -
www.freepik.com</a>
One great thing about a planting a garden is that size doesn't matter.
You can create a giant garden bed full of
fruits and vegetables in your backyard or have just a few small potted plants
inside your home. Either way, you are benefiting the environment in
multiple ways.
For starters, any time you plant a tree,
flower, shrub, or place a potted houseplant in your home, you are adding a
natural resource that reduces carbon and produces oxygen.
Planting a garden allows you to grow some of your own vegetables and fruits, versus buying produce and that reduces your overall carbon footprint as well.
8. ______________________
Coffee drinkers delight in this daily
ritual. But it also means accruing waste daily.
By simply switching your coffee filters or single use coffee cup or pods with more sustainable or reusable ones, you can help cut down on frivolous waste.
9. ______________________
Some gift wrap is recyclable when it doesn't use foil or glitter or any other such additives that interfere with the recycling process. But so many other alternatives exist for wrapping gifts.
Natural baskets are a great alternative, not only because they are pretty, but they are easy to carry if you are gifting heavier items.
Fabric scraps and old scarves make for pretty alternatives and can also add a little padding to more delicate gifts.
However, if you prefer the more traditional look of paper, try paper grocery bags, tissue paper, old calendar pages or even newspapers. Not a fan of the black and white look of a newspaper? Comics work.
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Banana peels, eggshells, apple cores, coffee grounds and vegetable scraps usually end up in your trash bin. But scraps can also be recycled into black gold, or free compost for your garden.
Composting lowers the amount of garbage
that ends up in a landfill. It also creates nutrient
rich soil that can be used later in and around your home.
The biggest deterrent for many when composting is the smell. If you have the room, move the composter outside. Also, when collecting the compost inside your house, use a container with a lid or seal to keep your kitchen from smelling until you can place the items inside your composter.
If you don't have room for composting in your space, try connecting with a compost pick-up service in your local area such as Compost Now. These services -- for a fee -- will pick-up your compost with a chance to earn compost later.
CNN Meteorologist Haley Brink contributed to this story.
E. Match each word with a definition. Here are some tips to help you:
- Read the
definitions carefully.
- Start with the words you know.
- Are any words similar? If so, make sure
you match the word with the right definition.
- If you don’t know, guess. You may be right!
- Check your answers carefully when you finish.
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PHRASAL
VERBS |
DEFINITION |
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1. Add
up 2. Throw away 3. Points out 4. Go back 5. Turn off 6. Rinse off 7. Swap out 8. Turn on 9. Last up 10. Look for 11. Pull up 12. Check it over 13. Opt out 14. Cut down 15. End up 16. Pick up |
a) to get or bring someone or something from somewhere b) to make a piece of equipment start working c) To lightly clean someone or something of dirt d) to return e) To remove something and replace or exchange it f) To show someone who a person is or where something is g) to get rid of something that you no longer want, h) to finally be in a particular place or situation i) when some someone choose not to join or an activity j) to examine something k) to hope to get something that you want or need l) to stop a piece of equipment working temporarily m) to get information to show on a computer screen n) to have a particular result or effect o) to do or use less of something p) to continue existing for a particular time |
F. Read the headline. Guess if 1-8 below are true (T) or false (F).
1. The article said food scraps can´t be recycled, so dispose of it correctly to avoid environmental damage. T / F
2. The article says gift wrap isn´t recyclable unless it uses foil or glitter. T / F
3. You don´t need to have a huge garden to help the environment. If you have an area to plant in, even if it’s simply containers on a terrace or just few potted plants, you will be benefiting the environment in multiple ways. T / F
4. The article says it´s extremely important to rinse the dishes before placing them in the dishwasher otherwise the machine will not clean it properly. T / F
5. Aluminum tins when recycled could light a city of more than 500 million people for more than 10 years. T / F
6. Keep your devices and appliances on, even if you´re not using them to save energy. T / F
7. Switch your coffee filters for coffee or tea pods and help cut down on frivolous waste. T / F
G. Which of these words go in the text bellow?
1. (a) in (b) on (c) at (d) some
2. (a) a lot (b) them (c) stores (d) examples
3. (a) go back (b) distribute (c) get (d) return
4. (a) counts (b) accounts (c) papers (d) bills
5. (a) sit (b) sat (c) set (d) send
6. (a) do (b) make (c) produce (d) made
7. (a) send (b) sent (c) sand (d) sad
8. (a) least (b) last (c) list (d) lists
You can cut down (1) _____ paper waste by asking for email receipts. Many companies now offer email receipts as a secondary option to paper ones including Apple, Macy’s, and Home Depot, to name (2) ________.
It's also more convenient if you have to make returns. How many times have you had to go back and search through desk paperwork, or your purse or wallet to look for a receipt in order to (3) ________ something? Now you just pull up the email and voila!
Another easy way to reduce paper waste is
to pay your (4) ______ online, if possible. Not only is this more convenient,
but some companies also even offer autopay, so you don't have to (5) _____ a
reminder to pay on time. Just (6) _______ sure the company you're paying still
lists the full bill they would normally (7) _______ so that you can check it
over.
One additional way to cut paper waste is to
opt out of junk mail. Many people don't like getting junk mail anyway.
The Federal Trade Commission provides information on their website on how to get yourself removed from the (8) ______
H. Put the text back together
(...) Banana peels, eggshells, apple
cores, coffee grounds and vegetable scraps usually end up in your trash bin.
(...) These services -- for a fee -- will pick-up your compost with a chance to earn compost later.
(...) Composting lowers the amount of garbage that ends up in a landfill.
(...) But scraps can also be recycled into black gold, or free compost for your garden.
(...) Also, when collecting the compost inside your house, use a container with a lid or seal to keep your kitchen from smelling until you can place the items inside your composter.
(...) The biggest deterrent for many when composting is the smell. If you have the room, move the composter outside.
(...) It also creates nutrient rich soil that can be used later in and around your home.
(...) If you don't have room for composting in your space, try connecting with a compost pick-up service in your local area such as Compost Now.
H. Put the words in the right order
1. thermostat / By / adjusting / simply your by / degrees / a few -- especially if you aren't home -- will / only / not reduce your / use / bill but will reduce energy / help.
2. Another / ones / tip to make / more energy efficient: / old bulbs with more efficient / your home / swap out.
I. Write about what you did in 2020 to help protect the Earth.
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