Greening

Greening is when people in a community come together to plant trees and other plants, use renewable energy and recycle materials. This helps our environment because it reduces pollution and damage to the environment, like from soil erosion, and it also provides habitats for wildlife. Planting trees and other plants can also help us control floods and erosion, and make our air and water cleaner and healthier. Renewable energy like solar and wind power can be used to reduce the amount of fossil fuels we use, and recycling materials can help reduce the amount of garbage we create. Some communities even have green buildings called “green roofs” which are roofs with living plants on them, and use materials that are better for the environment. Greening is important because it helps us take care of the planet and all the people and creatures that live here.