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Did you know Americans generate nearly
250 million tons of trash each year? Or that it takes hundreds of
years for a polystyrene cup to decompose? Our negative impact on
Mother Earth is tremendous and the challenge of protecting our
planet can seem overwhelming. But all is not lost! S is for
Save the Planet: A How-to-Be-Green Alphabet details the
many environmental issues we face and then suggests simple actions
that anyone can take. From the particulars of vermicomposting and
xeriscaping, to the three R’s of responsible waste management, young
readers learn how they can be a force of nature in protecting the
earth for generations to come.
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Appreciation for our planet --
that's our letter A.
Every April 22nd,
we celebrate Earth Day.
Life everywhere is connected --
from land to see to air.
We're all in this together,
so let's each do our share.
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We all leave a carbon footprint
in our daily routines.
How much pollution each of us causes
is what that number means.
If you really want to be an
environmental hero,
just try to get your carbon
footprint down toward Z for zero.
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