Going green is defined as making more environmentally friendly decisions such as to "reduce, reuse and recycle."
Reasons for Going Green
- Endangered animals, deforestation, global warming and growing landfills are having a detrimental effect on planet earth, and some day may make the planet a very unpleasant place to live.
- Going green involves taking steps to minimize the damage humans are doing; to live an environmentally responsible life, and to make choices that will help preserve the earth and its non-renewable resources instead of destroying them.
- By eating natural, organic, locally produced foods, you save on carbon emissions, limit the use of dangerous pesticides and have a healthier meal.
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- An example of going green is when you switch your light bulbs to compact fluorescent lamps and start recycling.
- An example of going green is to recycle and buy recycled products.