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How green are you? Do you know how to be
green?
We all need a healthy environment, but we
produce waste every day and it does harm to our environment. Though we are young,
we can still do something to help. In fact, even the simplest everyday
activities can make a real difference to the environment. Here are some ideas
for you.
Reduce
Reduce means "use less". Don't
waste things. This saves money and reduces pollution and waste going into the
environment. Before we buy something new, think whether it is really necessary—or maybe the old one will be just as good! When we buy things, choose
local products as possible as you can, and try not to buy too many things from
abroad.
Reuse
Reuse means "use again". Use
things for as long as possible. When we buy things, make sure that they last a
long time. We should look after them so that they will last, and we should
repair them if we can instead of throwing them away and buying new ones. Don't
use a paper cup or a paper bag. It's better to use a china (瓷器) cup and a lunch box because you can use them again.
Recycle
Recycle means "change things into
something else". Though it takes energy to change something into something
else, it's better than throwing things away or burning them. Find out what can
be recycled in your neighborhood and take part in recycling programs. We should
also buy products made from recycled materials, such as recycled paper, to help
save trees.
So please remember these three words: reduce,
reuse and recycle.
