This book which is very special for us and environment was created as a final product of Refuse&Reduce Project. Thanks to all hardworking students and teacher of

*Mehmet Vehbi Bolak MTAL

*Mithatpaşa MTAL

*Mehmet Akif Ersoy AL

*Oldenburg Deuthschland Stadt

*Coleguil

Ferdinand I

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(Vehbi)

(Zeynep)

(Hanna)

No, thanks. I don't prefer to use plastic bottle. Plastic products stay in nature for a long time. I want to protect our nature.

It's Refuse!

Would you like some water?

Refuse; Refusing ensures that not much waste is generated at the beginning.

It means say "no" to things that become instant waste. It is necessary to find reusable alternatives and actively include them in our daily life.

What should we refuse?

- Single use plastics like coffee cups, utensils and straws,

- Plastic bags,

- Flyers.

(Vehbi)

(Zeynep)

(Hanna)

I'll use my reusable bottle. I always use nature friendly products.

Reduce; Be realistic about what you need. Before you buy, ask yourself if you really need this item. Try to find the best quality in your budget. Well made produce last longer reducing the time you'll need to buy again.

-Personal care products that can be refilled or bought without a pump also here reduce packing waste

(Vehbi)

(Zeynep)

(Hanna)

We can recycle them.

Recycle; Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new materials and object. It is an alternative to conventional waste disposal that can save material and help lower greenhouse gas emissions.

-One of the most common methods of reducing waste is recycling. Make sure to do it properly and clean it while recycling.

Hi!

Hi, Mithat!

What is Mithat doing over there?

(Mithat)

(Sorina)

(Hanna)

(Zeynep)

(Vehbi)

Mithat is repairing my bag. So I can use it again.

I want to be helpful to protect the environment.

Reuse; Make sure that repairing is not possible before you discard anything and decide to buy a new one. If you have a chance to repair, repair and reuse, especially x clothes, furniture and technological products.

-You will safe a lot money by reusing. It is a really great way to reuse books, music and movies.

Where do we throw banana peels?

(Mithat)

(Sorina)

(Hanna)

(Zeynep)

(Vehbi)

Would you like some banana?

Yes, I do.

Ok.

(Mithat)

(Sorina)

(Hanna)

(Zeynep)

(Vehbi)

We can transform banana peels in the soil.

That means "Rotting"

(Mithat)

(Sorina)

(Hanna)

(Zeynep)

(Vehbi)

Great! So we can use them for flowers.

Rot; "Rot"- fun to say, fun to do. Compost your organic waste. There are different ways to do it. For more information you can search from internet and choose your style.

-You have the potential to minimize your waste foot print should you choose. By following 5R's of zero waste, you are 5 step closer to a simpler and more sustainable lifestyle.