The Three R's: Reuse, Reduce, Recycle

The three R's teaches us many things we can do to reduce pollution.

When we Reduce the number of different things we throw away--such as plastic bags--we help to keep the land where we live clean and the water that we drink fresh.

It is also a good idea to Reuse; for example, by finding new uses for hand-me-downs that we might otherwise be tempted to throw away.

And we can Recycle things like paper, cans, and bottles by placing them in collection areas where they can be picked up and made into new and useful things.

Remembering these three R words is a good way for us to help make our planet a good place to live.

Attractive color illustrations and easy-to-follow text combine to present factual information that younger boys and girls will readily absorb and understand. The Three R's: Reuse, Reduce, Recycle is for very young children. It describes the ways in which kids and their families can avoid waste and be environmentally conscious.

Four pages presenting activities for children appear at the back of the book, followed by a two-page section for parents, with tips on explaining the subject in more detail.