High School Water Conservation Booklet Name: - Bundaberg ...

Down the PlugholeThe increasing quantity of plastic and other items that are washeddown the plughole into our waterways systems costs money and extraprecious water to treat.Use ticks and crosses on the chart below to show the correct way to dispose items andsubstances. Make up a chart, using the parameters below, to survey what other peoplethink, such as students in another class, family, friends and relatives.Household/School Waste Disposal GuideItemDon’t tip downthe sink, toiletor trough.Problemwithdisposal.Save for thecompost.May be tippeddown the sink,toilet, or troughwith car (dilutewith water).Dispose of smallquantities bypouring into atrench inthegardenandcover with soil.Wrap anddispose indomesticrubbishcollection.GardenGrass clippings /leavesPoisonsAnimal pooGarageKerosene .methylated spiritsSump oilTurpentinePesticidesOil based paintsWater based paintsKitchenOil and fat and olddairy productsTea leaves / coffeegrounds and foodscrapsBathroomPrescriptionmedicines (expired)Cotton buds,sanitary napkins /tampons /disposable nappiesand condoms68