“Paper is the most common form of waste. Much of it can be recycled, but that still means more energy has to be used to process it. Using less paper means saving energy, trees, water, and the chemicals needed in the manufacturing process. Trees are important because they prevent erosion and they absorb carbon from the air and turn it into the oxygen we breathe.”
More from Elizabeth Rogers and Thomas M. Kostigen
“Only 3 percent of water on earth is freshwater, the rest is saltwater. Fresh drinking…”
“Global warming can cause sea levels to rise, intensify storms and weather patterns, and…”
“Plastic . . . is made largely from synthetic material . . . composed mostly of petroleum.…”
“Pollution can infect water, air, and ground. Pollutants can cause diseases and illnesses…”