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Activity Title: Understand recycling

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Learning Target: Identify the different principles of design.

Concept Notes
Recycling Basics

Garbage disposal is one of the biggest problems we Filipinos face. There are so many things we waste throw
away, burn or just take for granted and yet the sophisticated first world technology for waste processing is not within our
reach.
Recycling which is the process of transforming an item which has already served its original purpose but is still
durable into something that can still be used for another purpose is one good answer to the worsening problem of
garbage disposal. Instead of throwing away the scraps we have at home and waste them totally, we can be more
imaginative, creative and resourceful person by seeing potential in waste materials.
Types of Recycling
1. Internal recycling
Involves the use of materials that are waste products of a manufacturing process. An example of this is the
processing of spent grain mash, a waste product of distillation, into cattle feeds
2. External recycling
Is the reclaiming of materials from a product that has been worn out due to constant use. A good example of this
type is the conversion of old news papers and magazines into other paper product.

Advantages of Recycling
1. Decrease pollution and ease the garbage pollution
2. Conserve resources
3. Enhance creativity and resourcefulness
4. Potential in making a profitable business
5. Makes people environmentally aware
6. Promotes scientific advancements in recyclable and biodegradable materials
7. Makes governments and businesses choose programs and apply policies in consideration of preserving and
respecting the environment.

The following are lists of articles that may be made from these recyclable materials:
Paper, Plastic containers, Glass bottles, Fabric scrap, yarn wastes, tin cans

Questions:

I. Direction: Enumerate the following

1. Types of Recycling
2. Give at least five (5) advantages of recycling
3. 6 Recyclable articles

II. Answer the following briefly:

1. Have you tried recycling at home or at school? What is it and why?

2. Define recycling.