TLE - LESSON 14 AND 15

Recycling - refers to the processing of old materials into new ones to become useful again

Types of Materials used

  • Glass, Paper, Metal, Plastic and Textile, Electronic recycling

Composting

  • Garden mulch, food

Reuse - reusing old materials to become useful again

ADVANTAGES OF RECYCLING

Environmental Protection - primary and foremost benefit of recycling (lessen the cutting down of trees)
Energy Consumption Reduction - helps minimize energy consumption

Pollution Reduction - reusing materials can help cut down pollution

Decreased Global Warming - recycling of natural resources is beneficial in the conservation of natural resources

Natural Resources Conservation and Waste Reduction - lessens the quantity of discarded materials

COMMON MATERIALS USED IN RECYCLING

  • Paper, Cardboard, Plastic, Glass, Bricks, Wood, Rubber, Metal, Green waste and soil and

    other construction materials

COMMONLY USED TOOLS IN RECYCLING PROJECTS

Scissors - used to cut papers, boxes

Sandpaper - give the project a smooth finish

Long nose pliers - cutting metals or holding, bending, or tightening wires/materials

Glue gun w/glue stick - dispenses hot melt adhesives

Electric drill - drilling holes

Ruler/Meterstick - measurement for any materials used

Gift wrapping - wonderful activity, related to exciting events in your life

TOOLS

Scissors -used to cut papers, boxes

Glue gun w/glue stick - dispenses hot melt adhesives

Ruler/Meterstick - measurement for any materials used

White glue - use for lightweight materials, type of glue for porous

Adhesive tape - used to put ribbons in place or fasten the sides and ends of gift wrappers

MATERIALS

Empty cone of thread or boxed - base of the item to be wrapped

Yarns - used to tie a knot or ribbon designs

Lace and Ribbons - tying and binding gift items and for decorative purposes

Gift wrapper - used for wrapping gift items

Colored Marker Pens - used for writing messages

Philippine - made materials for gift wrapping

Bags made of buri palm, coconut leaves, water lily, and tikug

Baskets made of bamboo, cogon, and rattan

Wrappers made of sinamay, abaca, raffia, amd recycled paper (newspaper)

Ribbons and ornaments made of sinamay, abaca strings, seashells, and others