The document discusses the 3 R's - reduce, reuse, and recycle - as ways to help the earth. It provides examples of how to reduce water, energy, and pollution. It explains that broken items can often be reused and lists some common items that can be reused like bottles, CDs, paper, and fabric. The document also explains the different recycling bins for paper/cardboard, plastic/glass, and organic materials and encourages readers to do their part by following the 3 R's and properly separating their trash.