Experts sent by the Government advised them on what and where to plant, and how to care for the young trees. Today, East Kalimanthan has a new forest, thanks to the efforts of the young scouts. At a school in Lamorde, Niger, children grow their own rice and millet in the rainy season and vegetables in the dry season. Their success has inspired students in 80 other schools all over the country to start their own gardens. Everyone can help to save our resources by recycling.
Recycling means reusing things.
In many countries, recycling is a daily habit. Used books and toys are given to others. Old clothes are used as rags for cleaning. Plastic pots store seeds. Old newspapers make paper containers.