Help us save the environment

A Is it really so difficult?

B Whose responsibility is it?

C Who else can benefit from being green?

D How can you put pressure on politicians?

E Don’t you want to be better off?

HELP US SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT. 
HOW AND WHY?
1 
It’s easy to criticise government and big businesses for not 
doing anything. But what do you do? Change should start 
with us as individuals. Then we will be in a better position 
to tell others what they should be doing. Start simply. Use 
the car less, recycle more. It isn’t the government’s planet. 
It’s ours. So let’s take care of it ourselves.
2 
Governments often use green policies as an excuse to 
raise more money in taxes. However, being green isn’t 
expensive. Cycling is cheaper than driving. Switching 
machines off reduces electricity bills. Recycling lowers 
your rubbish bills. Even large scale projects like adding 
solar panels to your roof can save money in the long run.
3 
Recycling seems complicated and time consuming but 
it isn’t really. When you start doing it regularly, it will 
become a normal part of your life. People who have done 
it know this. Ask them for advice and don’t let others 
persuade you that it is too much trouble.
4 
So, you’ve made the effort and noticed the benefits. That’s 
good. You’re halfway there. Now it’s time to let your 
friends, family and neighbours know too. Even if they 
don’t listen to you at first, it won’t cost you anything and, 
in the end, they’ll thank you.

1. B

2. E

3.    A

4. C