The document discusses ozone depletion and its causes. It provides background on the ozone layer and the phenomenon of ozone depletion, noting a 4% decline in total ozone and larger decreases over the polar regions. It identifies CFCs and other ozone-depleting substances as contributors to ozone layer depletion, leading to the Montreal Protocol banning CFCs. The document then lists five ways for individuals to help protect the ozone layer, such as limiting vehicle use, using eco-friendly products, and avoiding pesticides. It concludes by mentioning a model been designed to demonstrate the effects of CFCs on ozone depletion and the environment.