Zero Waste Practices

Date : Name : Score :

No. English Korean

1 Story book

2 Feel ashamed of oneself

3 Without much thought

4 Minimize the use of disposable items

5 비닐봉지

6 물티슈

7 Instead opt for

8 Excessive packaging

9 Keep the Earth clean

10 Look after it

11 Do one’s part

12 Bring about change

13 Practice habits

14 Throw away the garbage

15 End up

16 As much as possible

17 Recycle more effectively

18 Minimize the use of disposable items

19 1) 실천하다 2) 연습하다 3) 관행

Discussion>

1. What are the most common types of garbage we produce? How can we reduce them?

2. Why do people use so many disposable products? Are there any alternatives?

3. Think of some things that ordinary people can do to help protect the environment.
 Talk about practicing zero waste.

I recently read a story book called “The Zero Waste Challenge

to Save the Earth” with my kids. Reading the book made me
feel ashamed of myself for using disposable items without
much thought.
If you want to practice “Zero Waste,” you should first try to
minimize the use of disposable items. Rather than using plastic
bags, plastic, tissues and wet wipes, and disposable cups, you
can instead opt for cloth bags, handkerchiefs, and portable
water bottles. I also refuse to buy products with excessive
packaging and reject souvenirs that I don’t think I’ll use. I also
choose not to receive paper receipts.
The goal of “Zero Waste” is to keep the Earth clean and look
after it. Everyone must do their part to bring about change for
our future. Starting today, I want to be even better about
practicing these habits to show my love for the Earth.