Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Grade 2 Science Worksheet - Building Confidence

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Circle reduce, reuse or recycle.

Tip Reduce means use less. Reuse means use it again. Recycle means turn it into something new.

1.
Sort plastic bottles into the recycling bin.
- reuse
- recycle
- reduce
2.
Wash and use a plastic container again.
- reduce
- recycle
- reuse
3.
Carry groceries in a cloth bag again and again.
- recycle
- reuse
- reduce
4.
Drop glass bottles in the recycling bin.
- reuse
- recycle
- reduce
5.
Take old magazines to the paper bin.
- reduce
- reuse
- recycle
6.
Take a shorter shower.
- reuse
- recycle
- reduce
7.
Turn off the water while you brush your teeth.
- reduce
- reuse
- recycle
8.
Plant flowers in an old boot.
- recycle
- reduce
- reuse

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Answer Key - Grade 2 Science Worksheet - Building Confidence

Circle reduce, reuse or recycle.

Tip Reduce means use less. Reuse means use it again. Recycle means turn it into something new.

1.
Sort plastic bottles into the recycling bin.
- reuse
- recycle
- reduce
2.
Wash and use a plastic container again.
- reduce
- recycle
- reuse
3.
Carry groceries in a cloth bag again and again.
- recycle
- reuse
- reduce
4.
Drop glass bottles in the recycling bin.
- reuse
- recycle
- reduce
5.
Take old magazines to the paper bin.
- reduce
- reuse
- recycle
6.
Take a shorter shower.
- reuse
- recycle
- reduce
7.
Turn off the water while you brush your teeth.
- reduce
- reuse
- recycle
8.
Plant flowers in an old boot.
- recycle
- reduce
- reuse