Going Green
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The document discusses several environmental issues and provides statistics to emphasize their importance. It notes that plastic bag use is extremely high, that energy-saving light bulbs can save a lot of money, and that chewing gum waste costs over £150 million to clean up. It also highlights issues like water shortages, loss of rainforests, and threats to plant and animal species if changes are not made. The document encourages individuals to take actions like conserving water, using energy-saving bulbs, reducing waste, buying fair trade products, and planting trees to help address these problems.
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