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35 April 22nd

April 22nd is Earth Day.

Here are some things you can do to make our planet better
place to live.

Here are some things you can
do to help plants and wildlife.

Do not disturb the natural habitats of Talk to people at home or to your
plants and animals. Do not pick teacher about planting a garden to
wildflowers or gather critters for pets. attract butterflies and birds. These
gardens provide habitats to replace
those taken away by buildings, streets,

and parking lots.

Pet waste has bacteria that can threaten fish and wildlife. Clean up after your dog so
its waste can’t drain into lakes, rivers and streams during a rainstorm.

Reduce the ● Fix something that’s ● Refill empty bottles of
amount of garbage broken instead of throwing water instead of having.
you make. it away. ● Use both sides of every

Reuse things ● When you buy something, sheet of paper. Save scrap
instead of carry it home without a paper for recycling.

throwing them bag or take your own bag ● Buy and use things that are
out. to the store. made to last.
Recycle paper, ● Avoid using throwaway ● Buy goods that require less

plastic, glass. forks and cups. wrapping and packaging.

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