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