Reducing, reusing, and recycling are important ways to take care of the earth.

Reducing means using less of something to save it for the future. For example, we can reduce the amount of water we use by turning off the faucet while we brush our teeth. This saves water for plants and animals to use.

Reusing means finding new ways to use things we already have instead of throwing them away. For example, we can reuse old clothes by making them into rags or donating them to a charity instead of just throwing them in the trash.

Recycling means turning old things into new things. For example, we can recycle plastic bottles into new plastic products. This is important because it reduces the amount of waste we produce and saves resources.

If we don’t reduce, reuse, and recycle, we can harm the environment. For example, if we throw away too much plastic, it can end up in the ocean and harm animals who mistake it for food. If we waste too much water, there may not be enough for plants to grow and animals to drink. Therefore, we must take care of the earth by doing our part to reduce, reuse, and recycle.