10 student ideas to protect the environment

Here is a snapshot of some of the students' ideas about protecting the environment after exploring One Billion Trees:

1. Plant more trees so we can have a better life. Amelia, Year 1
2. Planting more flowers will help bees. They are going extinct so this will help them survive. Jeremy, Year 4
3. Instead of gas and oil, use solar panels to produce energy. This is better for the environment. Elijah, Year 3
4. In the playground we can plant more trees and clean up after ourselves. Miah, Year 4
5. Get rid of plastics from classrooms to help the environment. Although not all of it, as this would be tricky. Jack Year 4
6. By planting trees it will create more oxygen and more people can survive. Laney, Year 3
7. Go to the beach and take plastic from the ocean. Zara, Year 5
8. Stop using laminate and so much stationary in the classroom as this is a waste. Lila, Year 3
9. Put up signs in the park about taking litter home. Raymar, Year 4
10. Instead of using petrol, use electric cars. Amelia, Year 4