Protecting our Environment
- 2. Environment • all living and non-living things that can be found in our planet Earth • it is everything that makes up our surroundings and affects our ability to live on the earth—the air we breathe, the water that covers most of the earth's surface, the plants and animals around us and much more
- 3. Protection • is any measure taken to guard a thing against damage caused by outside forces • can be provided to physical objects including organisms like living and non living things.
- 4. Cleanliness • is both the abstract state of being clean and free from germs, dirt, trash, or waste, and the habit of achieving and maintaining that state • is often achieved through cleaning
- 5. WAYS TO KEEP OUR ENVIRONMENT CLEAN
- 6. Educate --- when you further your own education you can help others understand the importance and value of our natural resources Volunteer --- volunteer for cleanups in your community like protecting your watershed, too Shop wisely --- buy less plastic and bring a reusable shopping bag
- 7. 4R’s Refuse --- Refuse unnecessary single-use items like plastic straws Reduce --- Reduce the amount of waste you produce by choosing products with less packaging Reuse --- Reuse items when you can and choose reusable items over disposable ones Recycle --- Recycle as much as possible like bottles, cell phones, ink cartridges, and many other items that can be recycled
- 8. Bringa bag --- bring reusable bags to the grocery store or for any other shopping activities to reduce consumption of disposable bags Invest in a reusable water bottle --- acquiring a reusable water bottle would not only greatly reduce the amount of single-use plastic you use, but it would also save you money in the long run Bringyour own reusable cup --- bringing a mug for your morning coffee can reduce reduce the amount of waste you produce annually
- 9. Make sure your waste goes to the right place --- do your best to ensure that the waste you dispose of ends up where it should Plant trees --- trees provide food and oxygen --- they help save energy, clean the air, and help combat climate change Conserve water --- using our water supply wisely and be responsible
- 10. Why we should protect our environment? Why we should clean our environment? If you can talk to our environment, what will you say to him/her?