The 5 R’s of Waste Management

Introduction

Every day, we create waste at home, in school, and in our community. Learning how to manage waste properly helps protect our environment. In this WebQuest, you will explore the 5 R’s of Waste Management and discover how you can help reduce waste in your daily life.

Task

Your task is to create a digital poster or short presentation explaining the 5 R’s of Waste Management—Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, and Recycle. You will also give at least one example for each R that can be practiced at home or in school.

Process

Process

  1. Visit the provided websites and read about the 5 R’s of Waste Management.

  2. Watch a short video about proper waste segregation and reduction.

  3. Take notes on the meaning and examples of each R.

  4. Create a digital poster or presentation using Canva or Google Slides.

  5. Submit your output and be ready to explain your work.

Evaluation
Criteria

Excellent (5)

Good (3)

 Needs Improvement (1)
Content Accuracy All 5 R’s are clearly explained with examples Some explanations unclear Missing or incorrect information
Creativity Very creative and visually appealing

Some creativity

Little effort
Organization Well-organized and easy to understand Some organization Disorganized
Presentation Clear explanation and confidence

Some clarity

Unclear explanation

 

Conclusion

By completing this WebQuest, you learned how the 5 R’s of Waste Management help reduce waste and protect the environment. This activity encourages you to apply these practices in your daily life and become a responsible environmental steward. Reflect on which of the 5 R’s you can practice more often at home or in school.

Credits

  • Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) – Waste Management

  • National Geographic – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

  • YouTube Educational Video on the 5 R’s

  • Canva / Google Slides