π What is Littering?
Littering is when you throw trash in the wrong place, like on the ground, out of a car window, or in a park where there isn't a trash can. It makes our environment dirty and can be harmful to animals and plants. π₯
- π« Definition: Throwing trash in the wrong place.
- π» Harm to Animals: Animals can get hurt or sick from eating litter.
- π³ Harm to Plants: Litter can pollute the soil and prevent plants from growing.
- π Pollution: Litter makes our world look messy and unhealthy.
β»οΈ What is Recycling?
Recycling is when we take things that we don't need anymore, like plastic bottles or paper, and turn them into new things! It helps us save resources and keeps our planet clean. π
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Definition: Turning old things into new things.
- π² Saving Resources: Recycling saves trees and other natural resources.
- ποΈ Reducing Landfill Waste: Recycling reduces the amount of trash that goes into landfills.
- π§ Conserving Energy: It takes less energy to make new things from recycled materials.
π Littering vs. Recycling: The Big Difference
| Feature |
Littering |
Recycling |
| What it is |
Throwing trash in the wrong place |
Turning old things into new things |
| Effect on Environment |
Harms animals, plants, and pollutes the environment |
Saves resources and reduces waste |
| Where Trash Goes |
Ends up on the ground, in parks, or in water |
Goes to a recycling center to be processed |
| Is it good or bad? |
Bad! |
Good! |
π‘ Key Takeaways
- ποΈ Littering is Bad: Always throw your trash in a trash can.
- β»οΈ Recycling is Good: Put recyclable items in the recycling bin.
- π Help the Planet: By not littering and recycling, you help keep our planet healthy and beautiful!