Imagine our Earth as our classroom. We all share it, right? And we all need stuff from it—like air to breathe, water to drink, and food to eat. Sustainability is basically like being a really good classmate of the Earth!

It means using what we need now, but not being greedy so that the upcoming generations can also have what they need. It's like sharing your snacks so everyone gets some, and there's still some left for later. Then we would all be in harmony!

Think about it. If we use up all the good stuff now, like cutting down all the trees or polluting all the rivers, what will be left for the future? Not much, and that's not fair!

So, what can we do to be Earth-friendly?

There are three main things we should do at least for our Earth:

• Helping this Lively Planet (Being Green): This is about taking care of nature. Like not throwing trash everywhere. We can also help our Earth by saving water and electricity and trying not to mess up the air. It's also about protecting animals and plants because they're important too! Imagine if all the cool animals disappeared – That would be super sad!
• Being Fair to Everyone (Being Kind to People): This is about making sure everyone gets a fair chance. Like having enough food, a safe place to live, and a right to go to school. It also means treating everyone with respect, no matter where they come from or how they look like. It's like making sure everyone gets a turn in the game. Fair & Square!
• Making Things Last (Smart Money Moves): This is not just about having lots of money. It's about making sure we can keep making the things we need without hurting the Earth or being unfair to people. It's like finding ways to make toys that don't break easily and don't use up too many resources because we can reuse, reduce, and recycle lots of items. 3R's!

How can WE be sustainable superheroes?

Even though we're just in school, we can do a lot!

• Recycle! That's like giving old things a new life. Paper, plastic, glass – put them in the right bins!
• Save energy! Turn off the lights when you leave a room. Don't leave the TV on if no one's watching. It's like not wasting the phone battery.
• Save water! Don't let the tap run while you brush your teeth. Take shorter showers. Every little drop is important!
• Walk or bike! If you're going somewhere close, ask your parents if you can walk or bike instead of driving. It's good exercise and it doesn't pollute the air.
• Eat smart! Maybe try eating a little less meat sometimes, as raising animals can use a lot of resources. Try not to waste food also!
• Inform everyone! Tell your friends and family why being sustainable is important. The more people know, the more we can all help!

Why is this so important for us?

This is our planet! It's our home, and we need to take care of it. If we don't, things could get really bad – like super hot weather all the time, or not enough clean water to drink. Nobody wants that!

Being sustainable is like being a responsible member of the Earth's team. It's about being smart, being fair, and making sure everyone – now and in the future – gets to enjoy our awesome and super cool planet. 

So let's all do our part to keep Earth healthy and happy!

Made by Aditi Jha of GDGPS - Sector 48 in Gurgaon

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