Waste and Recycling Vocabulary

A complete list of vocabulary terms from the lecture notes covering core waste management concepts, recycling materials, and common produce items.

waste

Material that is no longer needed or usable; part of the core active vocabulary.

rubbish

Waste material; refuse or litter.

bin

A container for waste or recyclables.

recycle

The process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects.

paper

A thin material produced from wood pulp used for writing, printing, or packaging.

plastic

A synthetic material that can be shaped when soft and then hardened, often used for containers.

glass

A hard, brittle, transparent substance used for making bottles and jars.

metal

A solid material, such as aluminum or steel, used to make cans.

cardboard

A stiff, thick paper material used for making boxes.

bottle

A container with a narrow neck, typically made of glass or plastic, used for liquids.

jar

A wide-mouthed cylindrical container, typically made of glass, used for storing food.

can

A cylindrical metal container used for food or beverages.

carton

A light box or container, usually made of cardboard or plastic, for holding goods like milk or juice.

bag

A flexible container with an opening at the top, used for carrying items.

lid

A removable or hinged cover for the top of a container.

food scraps

Leftover pieces of food or waste from food preparation.

recycling bin

A designated container for items that can be processed and reused.

general waste bin

A container for rubbish that is not recyclable or designated for garden waste.

food and garden waste bin

A container for organic materials like food scraps and yard trimmings.

reduce

To use less of something or decrease the amount of waste produced.

reuse

To use something again instead of throwing it away.

red

A color included in the supporting recognition vocabulary.

green

A color included in the supporting recognition vocabulary.

blue

A color included in the supporting recognition vocabulary.

yellow

A color included in the supporting recognition vocabulary.

orange (color/fruit)

A color and a fruit included in the supporting recognition vocabulary.

brown

A color included in the supporting recognition vocabulary.

apple

A type of fruit included in the recognition vocabulary.

banana

A type of fruit included in the recognition vocabulary.

grapes

A type of fruit included in the recognition vocabulary.

carrot

A type of vegetable included in the recognition vocabulary.

potato

A type of vegetable included in the recognition vocabulary.

corn

A type of vegetable included in the recognition vocabulary.

broccoli

A type of vegetable included in the recognition vocabulary.