1. We can reduce the number of things we buy by using
more plastic cups.
reusable plastic bottles and bags
2. We can also buy products made of recycled materials...
that are meant to be thrown away.
that can be refilled or repaired.
3. We can reuse things that are still in good condition...
instead of throwing them away.
but we should throw them away anyway.
4. We can donate or sell clothes, toys, books, and furniture...
that are brand new.
we no longer need.
5. We can also use old newspapers, magazines, boxes, and jars...
to fill up the landfill.
for crafts or storage.
6. We can also borrow or share things with our friends and family..
instead of buying new ones.
so that we all own the same items.
7. We can also compost food scraps or fruit peelings...
by putting them in the regular trash.
instead of throwing them away.
Our planet is heating up, and this causes the weather in many places to change, thus affecting...
the natural home/ habitat of many animals.
the life of Gia Huy.
Birds that live in wetlands may lose their habitat as global warming
dries up their homes.
creates more wetlands.
When the Earth gets hotter, the ice melts, making it harder for polar bears and seals to
find places to live and hunt.
find plants to eat.
When the Earth gets hotter, some plants may not be able to grow, making it hard for animals that eat plants to
find enough food.
build their homes.
As the Earth gets hotter, many animal species may become endangered or extinct due to
rising sea levels.
colder oceans.
Rising sea levels can destroy the places where
sea turtles lay their eggs.
birds build their nests.
Recycling is important because it helps the Earth stay...
polluted.
clean and safe.
Recycling helps reduce trash, which keeps our landfills from
becoming empty.
getting too full.
Recycling helps keep our air and water cleaner by...
reducing pollution.
adding more chemicals.
