Wednesday, February 08, 2012

The 3 R's - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle



We've probably all heard the message. The Earth's population continues to grow and we continue to use up more and more of the resources while creating more and more garbage. So what can we do about it?



The good thing is that we can all make a difference. It may not seem like much if we put our paper in the recycling 'blue' bin, but if everyone in the world does a little, it makes a big difference.


So...let's take a look at how people are trying to make a difference all over the world.


Lilly is in Japan and sent the following photos. Thank you Lilly.


Lilly is in Japan. She went on a city tour of Wakkanai, Japan. She visited a recycling depot and a solar panel site to conserve energy. Lilly sent us these photos of two Japanese sites that are trying to make a difference.




If you are able to visit a site that is working to make the Earth a better place, send me a photo with a few sentences about where it is and what is happening.



What about where you live? What is happening in your part of the world to help make the world a cleaner place to live? Is there any sign of reducing, reusing, or recycling (RRR)?


If so, tell us about what is happening where you are. Tell us what you may be doing or could do to help RRR. Why is it important? What would happen if we don't RRR?