Living in a Green World Scientists around the globe agree that
we all must do our share to take care of our planet. This means
making changes to our daily lives to reduce global warming and
reducing the use of chemicals that deplete the Earth's
protective ozone layer. Green is a term that many people use to
talk about taking care of the planet and not overusing the
resources that we all share. If you want to make a difference,
the best way to start is to follow these three principles:
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Reduce means to use less of
everything: less energy, less paper, less gas, and less water.
It means to ride a bike or drive a hybrid car, and to turn off
the water when you are brushing your teeth. Reuse means to find
new uses for your old products. Turn a pair of jeans into a cool
purse, or use broken flower pots and create mosaic for a table
or photo frame. Use newspapers to make papier mache art for a
friend. Recycle means to take your used products like cans,
bottles, plastics, and paper and donate