You learned many ways that humans and nature help each other. These are
things like animals and plants providing food and humans keeping habitats
clean. Here are some other ways humans can help keep the Earth healthy and
beautiful.
Have you ever heard of the three R’s? It is a way to help us
remember how we can help the Earth. We can reduce, reuse,
and recycle. There are also some other ways you can help the
Earth.
Click through the slides below to learn how to help the Earth.
3R’s: Reduce
A circle showing examples of the 3R's. An arrow points to the
reduce section that shows energy-saving light bulbs and not
leaving water running from a faucet.
When you reduce, you use less of something. For
example, you can reduce how much paper you use.
3R’s: Reuse
A circle showing examples of the 3R's. An arrow points to the
reuse section that shows a character carrying reusable paper
bags.
When you reuse, you use something again. When you
go to the grocery store, you can reuse the bags.
3R’s: Recycle
A circle showing examples of the 3R's. An arrow points to the
recycle section that shows a character pushing several recycling
containers.
When you recycle, things like plastic bottles are
made into something new.
Pick Up Litter
Picking up litter and putting it in the right place helps keep
habitats clean for humans and animals to enjoy.
Compost
Compost is a great way to turn food waste into rich soil to grow
plants. Composting keeps these things out of landfills.
Ride a Bike or Walk
When you ride a bike or walk somewhere instead of driving, less
pollution is put into the air.
Grow a Garden
Growing a garden creates a habitat for small animals and insects.
It’s also a great way to grow your own food.