Recycling is important because it helps the Earth stay...
clean and safe.
polluted.
As the Earth gets hotter, many animal species may become endangered or extinct due to
rising sea levels.
colder oceans.
Our planet is heating up, and this causes the weather in many places to change, thus affecting...
the life of Gia Huy.
the natural home/ habitat of many animals.
4. We can donate or sell clothes, toys, books, and furniture...
we no longer need.
that are brand new.
1. We can reduce the number of things we buy by using
more plastic cups.
reusable plastic bottles and bags
When the Earth gets hotter, some plants may not be able to grow, making it hard for animals that eat plants to
build their homes.
find enough food.
Recycling helps reduce trash, which keeps our landfills from
getting too full.
becoming empty.
Birds that live in wetlands may lose their habitat as global warming
creates more wetlands.
dries up their homes.
Recycling helps take care of our planet and keeps the environment...
much warmer
much cleaner
When we recycle, we can turn old items into new things instead of...
throwing them away.
keeping them forever.
5. We can also use old newspapers, magazines, boxes, and jars...
to fill up the landfill.
for crafts or storage.
3. We can reuse things that are still in good condition...
but we should throw them away anyway.
instead of throwing them away.
Recycling reduces water and air pollution and also saves...
plants and animals.
resources and energy.
Recycling helps us keep our land and water clean because we don't have to
throw away so much garbage.
use so much soap.
Rising sea levels can destroy the places where
sea turtles lay their eggs.
birds build their nests.
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.
Recycling also helps us make new things from old things, like
wood, rocks, and leaves.
paper, plastic, metal, and glass.
Recycling helps keep our air and water cleaner by...
adding more chemicals.
reducing pollution.
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.
2. We can also buy products made of recycled materials...
that can be refilled or repaired.
that are meant to be thrown away.
7. We can also compost food scraps or fruit peelings...
by putting them in the regular trash.
instead of throwing them away.