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Taking Care of Our Environment 

The environment encompasses everything around us, including the air, water, and land. It is crucial to protect and preserve the environment for future generations. There are several simple ways we can contribute to caring for the environment: 

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: 

  • Reduce waste by using less plastic, bringing reusable bags when shopping, and using refillable water bottles. 
  • Reuse items instead of throwing them away, such as repurposing old jars for storage or donating clothes we no longer wear. 
  • Recycle by separating waste into different bins for paper, plastic, and glass to ensure they are turned into new products instead of ending up in landfills  

Conserve Water: 

  • Use water wisely by turning off the tap while brushing teeth, taking shorter showers, and fixing leaky faucets. 
  • Collect rainwater for watering plants instead of using fresh water from the tap. Conserving water not only helps the environment but also saves money on water bills  

Plant Trees and Gardens: 

  • Planting trees in neighborhoods, schools, and parks can improve air quality and provide shade during hot summers. 
  • Gardening allows us to grow our own fruits, vegetables, and herbs, reducing the need for transportation and packaging while ensuring fresh and healthy food  

Respect Wildlife: 

  • Avoid littering in natural areas to prevent harm to animals that may mistake it for food or get entangled in it. 
  • Follow rules and guidelines when visiting natural habitats to avoid disturbing wildlife and their habitats. 

Taking care of the environment is a shared responsibility. By adopting simple practices like reducing waste, conserving water, planting trees, and respecting wildlife, we can make a positive impact on our environment and preserve its beauty for future generations to enjoy.

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Iker Andueza
Iker Andueza, Reporter
Hi! I'm Iker, an exchange student from the north of Spain.  I'm 16 years old. I'm doing XC, swimming and track here but in Spain I used to do triathlon. I like everything related to photography and videos.

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