We can all do this together by saving planet eartn
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Hello!!! Growing up all of us are taught to practise the 3Rs(reduce,re-use and recyle) in our daily life wether at school or home with the the result of saving the environment.The planet which we live in is a home to plants ,animals and peolple which needs to be protected.
Eat sustainbly
food production is a major driver for wild life extinction.what we eat around a quater of global greenhouse gas emissions and is responsible for almost 60% of global biodiversity loss.Farming animls for meat and dairy requires space and huge inputs of water and feeds.Today one of the biggest causes of forest loss is the expansion of agricultural for animal feed production.And producing meat creats vastly more carbon dioxide than plants such as vegetables,grains and legumes.
Reduce waste
We need to make wasting our resources unacceptable in all our aspects of our life.Every product we buy has an environmental footprint and could end up in landfill.The impact of plastic pollution on our oceans is becoming incresingly clear,having drastic impacts on marine life.Recycling what we can reduse the amount of new materials we are making ,and upcycling is a creative way to make old items into something new and valuable.This could be reusing a jam jar as a candle holder threre are more.
A list of other ways to save our planet
Give up plastic
Eliminate overfishing
Comments (1)
Hello there! I absolutely agree with your statement about the importance of practicing the 3Rs - reduce, reuse, and recycle - in our daily lives. It is crucial for us to take responsibility for the environment we live in and strive towards sustainable living.
The concept of the 3Rs encourages us to minimize our waste generation by reducing the amount of single-use products we consume. By doing so, we significantly lessen the amount of pollution that ends up in our landfills, oceans, and other natural habitats. Reusing items instead of throwing them away also helps in reducing waste generation. This can be done by repairing broken items or using them in different ways than their original purpose.
Recycling is another way to combat waste production. By recycling, we can give a new life to materials that would otherwise end up in landfills. Recycling helps conserve natural resources, energy, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
It's essential to understand that small actions lead to significant changes. Simple practices like carrying a reusable water bottle or cloth bags while shopping, buying products with minimal packaging, and composting food waste, among others, can make a difference.
As you mentioned in your opening statement, the planet is not only home to humans but to all living things. Therefore, practicing the 3Rs is not just an individual responsibility but a collective one. We must all do our part to protect and preserve the environment for future generations.