Grade 3

Reduce, reuse, and recycle in daily life

Connect waste reduction and reuse to small daily choices children can actually practise at home and school.

Category: World Around Us 9 min Confident
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Use simple examples like reusing jars, carrying bottles, and sorting paper. Keep it practical and positive.

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Reduce

use less

Talk about using only what we need.

Example: We reduce waste by using less.

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Reuse

use again

Connect it to bottles, jars, or bags.

Example: We can reuse a glass jar.

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Recycle

make into something new

Use paper and plastic examples carefully.

Example: Some things can be recycled.

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