Why is it that we need to save the rainforest? Simply because we are the main culprit that lead it to its pitiful condition in the present. Nothing to worry about, we can still do something about it. Here are some friendly suggestions that when followed by many will definitely create a big difference.
Reduce paper and wood consumption. We all know that paper comes from trees you can help reduce the pressure on our remaining forests by taking simple steps to reduce wood and paper consumption. Avoid disposable paper plates and cup, use both sides of each piece of paper, use cloth napkins and towels, and use your own cloth bags at grocery store.
Always consider when buying paper products, choose products with the highest percentage of recycled content. Choose tree-free paper alternatives if possible. Tree-free paper is made from agricultural products like waste straw, hemp and kenaf.
Reduce oil consumption. Although oil is currently used to drive cars, fly planes, operate factories, and warm our homes, we really don’t have to use oil to run these things. Try to use some alternative resources like the sun and the wind to make energy. Light and heat from the sun can be used to make solar power and windmills to capture the power of the wind. The sun and wind are great resources of energy because they don’t destroy the rainforests or pollute the planet. And it doesn’t mean that we can stand alone without the use of oil. But by reducing the use of oil in our daily lives we can make a big difference to help the rainforest. Instead of using cars everywhere, we can walk or ride our bikes and take local mass transportation whenever possible.
Change your diet. It is important to know that eating a plant-based diet is the best thing you can do for the environment. Vegetables, nuts, fruits and whole grains are the healthiest way to eat. This means that they came from the rainforest without harming the trees, plants, and animals or people that live there. We all need food to survive. And in a positive way, rainforest-friendly choices about what we can eat can help the rainforests survive as well.
Don't buy products made from endangered species of plants or animals. Through simple things we can help to save our environment. Avoid buying products made from endangered species of plants and animals, if you’re not sure about you’re buying, ask the merchant or call an organization like the World Wildlife Fund to find out. Also avoid buying exotic pets from pet store.
Educate yourself and others. Rainforests are enchanting places that are important to every living thing on Earth. Whether we live in the cities, mountains, country, or deserts, rainforests affects all of us. And through our own hands we can help save our rainforests. Not for the sake of ourselves but also for the animals living in our rainforests.
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