Recycling is the action or process of converting waste into reusable material. It is a simple but effective way to conserve resources and reduce our individual carbon footprint. It helps reduce fossil fuel consumption and generates a circular economy. Similarly, paper recycling reduces the demand for raw materials for paper production, thus preserving trees and forest ecosystems through new technologies. It is so beneficial as it conserves energy, reduces air and water pollution, reduces greenhouse gases, and conserves natural resources.

From a small action like starting a clean-up group to setting up a large social organization with significant impact, taking action for environmental conservation can go a long way. There are many youth-led environmental organizations and NGOs around the world that are leading the way today. But you don't have to start one, you can also make an impact on the environment by getting involved with local non-profit organizations and helping community environmental groups such as conducting awareness campaigns or offering practical help such as beach clean-ups or reforestation...which we'll discuss below.

Where would we be without trees? Trees are so important that there are many reasons why we should plant more of them. Through photosynthesis, trees produce the oxygen that humans and many other organisms depend on to live. Second, trees play a very important role in maintaining local water cycles. Trees retain water, prevent flooding or recharge underground aquifers. Trees provide an important habitat for wildlife and are fundamental to many ecosystems on Earth, where would they live? Our association in Madagascar plants trees every year in February and I was able to contribute in the photo below.