Across
- 7. the practice of creating less trash through mindful use of resources
- 8. the science and practice of managing forests and tree growth
- 9. a plant that loses its leaves seasonally, usually in the fall
- 10. able to break down naturally into nutrient-rich soil
- 11. a natural resource that can be replaced naturally over time
- 13. the number of years an artificial tree must be reused to reduce environmental impact
Down
- 1. gifts purchased secondhand to reduce waste and resource use
- 2. the stages a product goes through from production to disposal
- 3. candle wax made from renewable sources such as beeswax or soy
- 4. a plant that keeps its leaves or needles year-round
- 5. gift wrapping made from materials that decompose naturally
- 6. making purchasing choices that consider environmental and social impacts
- 11. to process used materials into new products
- 12. the natural world, including air, water, land, plants, and animals