Living Green

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What does 'Living Green' mean?

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Living Green refers to adopting practices that are environmentally friendly, such as reducing waste, conserving energy, and using sustainable resources.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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Why is conserving energy important?

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Conserving energy helps reduce pollution, saves natural resources, and lowers energy costs.

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What is a renewable resource?

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A renewable resource is a natural resource that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy, wind energy, and biomass.

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What does 'recycling' mean?

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Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new products to prevent waste and reduce the consumption of fresh raw materials.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

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What is the purpose of using energy-efficient appliances?

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Energy-efficient appliances use less energy to perform the same tasks, which helps save money and reduce environmental impact.

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What does 'sustainability' mean?

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Sustainability refers to meeting our own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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What is composting?

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Composting is the process of recycling organic waste, such as food scraps and yard waste, into a nutrient-rich soil amendment.

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What are some examples of non-renewable resources?

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Examples of non-renewable resources include coal, oil, and natural gas, which cannot be replenished in a short time.

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What does 'carbon footprint' mean?

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A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases emitted directly or indirectly by an individual, organization, event, or product.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

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Why should we reduce plastic use?

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Reducing plastic use helps decrease pollution, protect wildlife, and conserve resources since plastic takes hundreds of years to decompose.