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Lesson 488 of 500 · Extra Passages
⭐ 30 XPEnvironmental Care
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Environmental care means taking care of our planet and keeping it clean.
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Environmental care means taking care of our planet and keeping it clean. This includes things like recycling, planting trees, and not wasting water. For example, when you recycle paper, it helps save trees and keeps trash out of landfills. By doing little things every day, like turning off the lights when you leave a room, you help protect the environment and keep it safe for animals and plants.
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1 of 2What does environmental care help protect?
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