Questions+and+Answers

Why do we recycle?(Causation) We recycle to take care of the earth

What is the difference between reusing and recycling?(Change) Reusing is just when you don't change the object but use it for a different purpose. Recycling however is a complicated process with lots of steps. If you recycle a Coke bottle it might not end up as a Coke bottle.

How is steel recycled?(Function) At a recycling center steel is separated from other things by a magnet. Then they are pressed into bundles called bales and taken to a steel mill. At the steel mill the bales are chopped up. Then some steel is put in a blast furnace and some is put in a electric arc furnace.

How is glass recycled in Hong Kong(Function) A group of 14 hotels helps recycle in Hong Kong.

What happens after you recycle? (Function) They grind the paper, soak it, bleach it and roll it out into new paper.

What happens if we don't recycle? (Responsibility) It all goes to landfills and then they expel large quantities of methane, a greenhouse gas.

Why are greenhouse gases bad? (Causation) Greenhouse gases aren't bad. It's too much greenhouse gases that are bad because they contribute to global warming.

What is recycling?(Form) It is when we reuse glass, paper,metal,plastic,textiles,electronics. Even though people do the same thing with food and garden waste they are not considered recyclable materials.

Why do people ignore recycling?(Causation) Because they don't know about it or can't be bothered.

How is recycling connected to global warming?(Connection) They are connected because if you don't recycle it goes to landfills which produce greenhouse gasses.

What is the difference between different recyclable materials?(Change) We recycle 5% of plastics, 20% of glass, 38% of paper, and over half our Aluminum.

How is aluminium recycled?(Function) At recycling place separated into two streams foil and cans. Then it is pressed in to bundles. After that they burn it in a hot oven. Then it is melted in a furnace and poured into bars. Then the bars are rolled into sheets and made into new stuff.