Environment recycling speaking-writing
Do you think people care about the environment?
Well, I believe that in recent times there has been an increase in the interest and concern of a
number of people who did not pay too much attention on those matters.
Many people have become aware that what we do as large population is affecting the Earth’s
different environments more and more drastically. Social movements are becoming the milestone
of the fight against the companies which cause most of the damages and the governments who
permit them to do so.
Nevertheless, the number of people who do not show any interest on environmental issues is still
too high.
How do you feel about it?
I feel, on the one hand, confident to know that a lot of people, young people are moving and
demonstrating their concern about the issue. It makes me feel hopeful for our future.
However, a number of people who do not want to change their habits into more sustainable ones
are causing a direct and overt harm in our daily life. The problem of traffic fumes, the pollution in
cities, the plastic recipients and bags or climate change are present- day dangers caused by our
living habits.
On the other hand, I feel really outrageous for the attitude of large companies and the
governments of those highly industrailized nations, which are responsible for the largest part of
pollution on Earth and are causing irreparable damages to our planet.
How would you encourage people to be more concerned about the environment?
Rising awarenes on the problems which are affecting our planet is a good way to increase this
concern on environment. Thus, people should be aware that we are risking the future of our
planet, our health and our children’s.
Environment recycling speaking-writing
It would be a good idea to show them the consequences of using plastic bags, the deaths caused
by exhaust fumes in cities or the terrifying results of climate change in a few years.
All these problems are directly caused by our way of living, so people should be promoted to
change their habits, to reduce, recycle and to some extent to create a sustainable society.
To achieve this, they should be encouraged to reduce their wastes, to use public transports in
cities, not to use plastic bags, and so on.
Vocabulary: Recycling
Recycle (v) plastic
Reduce (v) our use of plastic
Reuse (v) items
We can recycle plastic in other products
Recycling (n.)
Recycle (v.)
Recyclable( adj.)
• The recycling of glass
• recycled paper
• A recycling plant
• To be completely/ easily recyclable (glass products/paper)
• Recycling is important to protect mother earth.
One of the main things we recycle is waste. There are many words we can use to talk
about waste.
• waste
• rubbish (UK)
• trash (US)
• garbage (US)
• debris
• rubbish bin (UK)
• garbage can (US)
Environment recycling speaking-writing
• trash can (US)
• landfill
• dumping ground
• rubbish tip
Biodegradable (adj.) – can decompose naturally
I recycle biodegradable items, such as food, or any other organic material, in order to
make compost.
Compost (helps the soil)
Fertilizer (helps the plants)
I separate food from household waste
I segregate food from household waste
I keep degradable items separate from non-degradable things
Key phrases to talk about throwing away rubbish are,
• Throw away
• Throw out
• Get rid of
• Toss away / out (inf.)
• Dispose of (frml.)
• Donate (=give away)
Collocations:
Dispose of rubbish
Throw away litter / rubbish / garbage / trash
Get rid of nuclear waste / all the old furniture
Common Collocations
• Recycling Programme
• Recycling centre / factory / plant
• Recycling bins / Recycling containers
Environment recycling speaking-writing
• Recyclable items
The Habit of Recycling
I recycle to save/protect/conserve THE environment
I do, for the sake of nature
Yes, because it’s environmentally friendly/eco-friendly
Yes I do, the reason behind this is, it prevents pollution and the
remaining waste acts as compost
I do it in order to save trees
It’s important to protect the environment
Yes, it’s our duty to conserve natural resources
I recycle to protect wildlife, especially endangered species
Yes, so that we can reduce greenhouse gases
Things we Recycle
When it comes to recycling, we can recycle…
Common recyclables are…
• Plastic
• Glass
• Paper / cardboard / boxes
• Food / leftovers (uneaten food)
• Batteries
• Used oil
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
By putting it into separate containers/bins
When it comes to re-using, we can make good use of old clothes
Selling second-hand clothes online is all the rage (=very fashionable) now
We can pass old clothes down to younger siblings
Environment recycling speaking-writing
When it comes to re-using, we can make good use of notebooks and magazines
These can be used for craftwork projects or activities with kids
