6/13 Talk about recycling in Korea.

Recycling is eco-friendly because it helps us produce less garbage and use less resources.

* eco-friendly: 환경 친화적인

ex> I’m trying to change my lifestyle to be more eco-friendly.

Recycling is very well-practiced in Korea.

* well-practiced: 잘 실행되는

ex> The volume-based garbage system is well-practiced in Korea.

In fact, it is required by law to recycle. People gather the recyclables and take them out separately.

* take out separately: 따로 내다 버리다

ex> You need to take out food waste separately.

Recyclables include things such as plastics, aluminum cans, paper, Styrofoam and glass. There is a designated area for recyclables outside your house or apartment. There are separate containers for each recyclable. The city collects recyclables on certain days of the week.

ex> I tend to be more productive on certain days of the week.

People also throw away batteries and fluorescent light bulbs separately. There’s also a separate container where you can donate clothes that you don’t wear.

* fluorescent light bulb: 형광등

ex> Fluorescent light bulbs are more energy efficient than incandescent light bulbs.

@ I’ll take them out on my way out.  내가 나가는 길에 내다 버릴께.

<HOMEWORK>

1. I try to buy eco-friendly products as much as possible.

2. The new system has been well-practiced.

3. You need to take out light bulbs separately.

4. The market is open only on certain days of the week.

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