Section 2:  Reducing Solid Waste

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Key Terms:

• source reduction
• recycling
  
• ​compost
  

Main Ideas:

• Source reduction is a method by which we can produce less waste, recycle, and reuse materials.
• Recycling is the process of reusing materials or recovering valuable materials from waste or scrap.
  
• A compost pile made from plant and animal matter can be spread on gardens and fields to enrich the soil.
  
• Degradable plastic is a type of plastic that is partially made from living things.​