Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank in each of the following questions.
If we want to make the Earth a greener place, we can reduce, reuse, and recycle. These are three great ways to (10) __________ the environment.
When we reduce, it means we are using (11) __________ of something. This allows us to create less waste. For example, we can take a shower instead of a bath. If we do so, we (12) __________ a lot of water.
Another small action we can take is to reuse things we already have. We can use (13) __________ bags made of cloth when we go shopping. These bags can be reused many times, so we won't have to buy new ones.
Finally, we can recycle. Recycling is when new (14) __________ are created from old ones. Paper, plastic, and metal are all materials that can be recycled. Things like newspapers, soda cans, and plastic bags can all be turned (15) __________ new objects if we take the time to recycle them!
