BP4 RJ U12A

Reading Journey Unit 12A

What are you doing to save the planet?

Protecting our planet is everybody's responsibility. According to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), there are many things we can do to help make a difference in our environment every day. Students, parents, and teachers can make a difference in reducing waste at school. If you practice the "3 R's" of waste reduction— reduce, reuse, and recycle—we can all do our part. Here are some recommendations that are easy to do:

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ade by: Lilian Lagunes

Reading Journey Unit 12A

What are you doing to save the planet?

• Think green before you shop. If you reuse or recycle your materials from last year, you will save money and help the planet.

• Buy and use school supplies made from recycled products, such as pencil cases made from old blue jeans and binders made from old boxes.

• If you bring your lunch to school, bring it in containers that you can reuse instead of ones that you throw away. Carry food in reusable plastic or cloth bags, and bring drinks in a reusable bottle instead of bottles or cartons that you use only one time.

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Reading Journey Unit 12B

What are you doing to save the planet?

• When you buy food, take only what you need. Too often, extra condiment packets and napkins go to waste.

• Remember to recycle your cans and bottles after you finish eating.

• Make posters that remind students of the importance of this practice.

Remember that big changes start by changing the small things you do every day.

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Exercise

Instructions:

True or false.

The EPA is the Agency is responsible for the protection of human health and the environment.

There is no such thing as the climate change.

Think green is about recycling.

Use food containers is a great thing to do.