Green Team tips from the 3rd grade members . . .

"Use the stairs, not elevators." - Hannah

"Pick up litter.  Recycled glass can be used to make new glass.  Recycle paper to make new paper." - Brooke

"Reuse containers.  Landfills can pollute the land, air and water." - Shelby

"Americans throw away enough metal in one year to make new metal for a year." - Megan

"Grow your own vegetables." - Kayla

"Reuse newspapers for other people to read." - Elaine

"Garbage in landfills can harm plants and trees." - Sophia

"Reuse items to reduce the amount of garbage." - Angelina

"Recycle batteries.  The chemicals in them can hurt our planet." - Jillian

"Trash in landfills can pollute ground water." - Molly

"Recycle steel to make new steel." - Grace

"Styrofoam never decomposes." - Gracie

"Recycle paper to save trees." - Josie

Look for more tips next year!