Problem Description:
The task is to sort various items into the correct bins based on their type of waste. The bins are labeled as follows:
1.
Household Waste (Red Bin): For non-recyclable waste.
2.
Food Scraps (Green Bin): For organic waste such as food scraps.
3.
Recycling (Yellow Bin): For recyclable materials.
Items to Sort:
The items provided are:
- A plastic bottle
- An apple
- Paper
- A plastic bag
- A smartphone
- A banana peel
- A carrot
- A tin can
- Broken glass
- Scissors
- Bread
- A wine glass
- Candles
- A wrench
- A cardboard box
Solution Approach:
We will categorize each item into one of the three bins based on its material and whether it is recyclable, organic, or non-recyclable.
#### 1.
Household Waste (Red Bin)
- Items that are not recyclable and not organic go here.
- Examples: Plastic bags, broken glass, candles, a wrench.
#### 2.
Food Scraps (Green Bin)
- Items that are organic and biodegradable go here.
- Examples: Apple, banana peel, carrot, bread.
#### 3.
Recycling (Yellow Bin)
- Items that are recyclable go here.
- Examples: Plastic bottle, paper, smartphone, tin can, scissors, cardboard box.
Sorting the Items:
#### Household Waste (Red Bin):
- Plastic bag
- Broken glass
- Candles
- Wrench
#### Food Scraps (Green Bin):
- Apple
- Banana peel
- Carrot
- Bread
#### Recycling (Yellow Bin):
- Plastic bottle
- Paper
- Smartphone
- Tin can
- Scissors
- Cardboard box
Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{c|c|c}
\text{Household Waste (Red Bin)} & \text{Food Scraps (Green Bin)} & \text{Recycling (Yellow Bin)} \\
\hline
\text{Plastic bag} & \text{Apple} & \text{Plastic bottle} \\
\text{Broken glass} & \text{Banana peel} & \text{Paper} \\
\text{Candles} & \text{Carrot} & \text{Smartphone} \\
\text{Wrench} & \text{Bread} & \text{Tin can} \\
& & \text{Scissors} \\
& & \text{Cardboard box} \\
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of recycling worksheets.
