1. Environmental Choices
Topic 3

2. Our Footprint
Sustainability means that the resources of nature are being renewed as quickly as they are being used
Fishing in Canada has become a concern due to a decline in the fish populations
Fish will often be protected to help save ecosystems

3. Impact
If we split the usable land on Earth evenly, each person would get about 1.3 hectares
To lessen our impact on the environment, we have to be aware of the natural resources we consume per day

4. The 3 R’s Reduce the amount of garbage you produce
Reuse products rather than throwing them away
Recycle materials
It takes 97% less energy to recycle aluminium than to create it

5. Homework
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