Kindergarten science · E.9 · Earth materials
Use less
Using things again and again helps keep the Earth clean. When we reuse items like bags or bottles, fewer new ones are made and fewer go into landfills.
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When Mei uses a reusable water bottle, how does it help the Earth?
- It keeps fewer plastic bottles in the trash (right)
- It helps the Earth grow trees
- It reduces trash that goes into landfills
Ines brings a cloth bag to school every day. What happens to the plastic bags?
- Fewer plastic bags go in the trash (right)
- Plastic bags get stronger
- More plastic is made
Leo brings a lunch bag that can be reused instead of buying a new one each week. What does this do?
- Helps plants grow faster
- Lets friends eat less
- Keeps one more bag out of the trash (right)
Tip: Using things again and again helps keep the Earth clean. When we reuse items like bags or bottles, fewer new ones are made and fewer go into landfills.
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