Sustainability

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Across
  1. 2. Using something again instead of throwing it away.
  2. 4. A type of energy source that does not run out.
  3. 7. A layer in the atmosphere that protects us from UV radiation.
  4. 9. Gases released into the air, often from burning fossil fuels.
  5. 12. Transforming waste materials into new, useful products.
  6. 13. The variety of life in an ecosystem.
  7. 17. Tiny plastic particles that pollute oceans and harm marine life.
  8. 19. The element that contributes to climate change when emitted in excess.
  9. 20. A material that causes pollution if not disposed of properly.
Down
  1. 1. The large-scale removal of trees, harming ecosystems.
  2. 3. A prefix meaning environmentally friendly.
  3. 5. What we save by using efficient appliances.
  4. 6. The protection and preservation of natural resources.
  5. 8. A material that breaks down naturally over time.
  6. 10. Organic waste that decomposes into nutrient-rich soil.
  7. 11. Able to be maintained without harming the environment.
  8. 14. A renewable energy source from the sun.
  9. 15. A vital resource we need to conserve.
  10. 16. A color often associated with sustainability.
  11. 18. Process of converting waste into reusable material.