Many of the metals used in our gadgets are rare earth metals that are in limited supply. When they are recycled they can be reused instead of having to mine for new supplies. That also helps prevent air and water pollution.

Saving energy helps the environment because most power sources produce pollution or greenhouse gases when burned. The less energy you use, the less pollution there will be in the air and water, harming our planet and its inhabitants. When it comes to saving the environment, your daily decisions may feel insignificant.

Reducing fuel dependency: Public transportation use saves the U.S. the equivalent of 4.2 billion gallons of gasoline annually — and more than 11 million gallons of gasoline per day. Public transportation use saves the equivalent of 300,000 fewer automobile fill-ups every day.

Instead of normal light bulbs, if you use LED light bulbs they last longer so you will not have to change the light bulb and throw them out as often.

The Gowanus Canal which is right by our school is the most polluted canal in New York City, it is suggestive of oil, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), coal tar, and other industrial wastes.