Recycling Practices

Recycling practices are an important topic for you, an ESL learner, to understand. Firstly, it helps you integrate into your new community by understanding and participating in local environmental initiatives. Secondly, learning about recycling fosters environmental awareness and responsibility, crucial for a sustainable future. Finally, discussing recycling practices provides valuable opportunities to practice English vocabulary related to environmental issues. Learning today’s vocabulary will equip you with the tools to communicate effectively about environmental issues and participate in discussions about sustainability within your community. Let’s jump right in!

In today’s lesson, you’re going to have:

• 5 advanced English vocabulary words about Recycling practices.

• 15 examples of phrases that you can use on a daily basis.

• Eye-catching images will help you learn and retain the vocabulary.

1. Waste diversion

📚 DEFINITION

The practice of diverting waste from landfills through recycling, composting, and other methods.

📄 Example Sentences:

1. The city has implemented a waste diversion program to recycle paper, plastics, and organic materials.

2. Schools have adopted waste diversion strategies to reduce their environmental impact.

3. Waste diversion efforts have helped decrease the amount of garbage sent to landfills.

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2. Landfill

📚 DEFINITION

A site where waste is buried, typically harmful to the environment due to pollution.

📄 Example Sentences:

1. The government is encouraging recycling to reduce the amount of waste that ends up in the landfill.

2. Landfills take up valuable land and can pollute nearby water sources.

3. Recycling can significantly reduce the need for more landfills and help protect the environment.

3. Resource recovery

📚 DEFINITION

The process of reclaiming materials from waste to be used again.

📄 Example Sentences:

1. Resource recovery includes recycling materials like metal, glass, and paper to be used in new products.

2. The plant focuses on resource recovery, extracting valuable materials from waste streams.

3. Resource recovery is an essential part of waste management to minimize environmental impact.

4. Upcycling

📚 DEFINITION

The process of converting old or discarded materials into something of higher value or quality.

📄 Example Sentences:

1. Upcycling old furniture is a creative way to reduce waste and create something new.

2. The artist is known for upcycling discarded objects into beautiful sculptures.

3. Upcycling materials like wood and fabric can turn waste into useful household items.

5. Zero waste

📚 DEFINITION

A philosophy or lifestyle focused on reducing waste to the absolute minimum, often through recycling and reusing.

📄 Example Sentences:

1. The zero waste movement encourages people to avoid products that create unnecessary waste.

2. Many cities are aiming for zero waste by implementing comprehensive recycling programs.

3. Adopting a zero waste lifestyle involves rethinking how we consume and dispose of everyday products.

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