How Nature Recycles on Its Own

Whether it is the air, water, land, animals or teeny-tiny creatures like bugs, each element that is part of nature works together to help her recycle and maintain a balance on planet Earth. Moreover, this way, nothing in nature ever goes to waste.

So, together, let us take a look at how the Earth recycles with the assistance of her phenomenal clean-up crew!

• Air: The plants and trees around us help clean the air. Ever wondered how? It does so by inhaling carbon dioxide and turning it into oxygen, which helps keep humans and animals alive.
• Plants and Trees: Have you ever wondered where all the leaves, flowers and branches go after they fall on the ground? They most certainly don’t disappear. What happens is that they get broken down into small pieces and become a part of the soil. When they merge with the soil, they help keep it healthy. But what is the purpose of this healthy soil? Well, it is highly beneficial to grow plants because it contains all the required nutrients to do so. This way, plants and trees recycle themselves by turning into food for the new plants and trees that are about to come to life.
• Animals: When an animal consumes anything in nature, for instance when a deer eats grass, the animal gets the energy it requires to move, grow and live its life. After eating, when animals defecate, plants receive all the essential nutrients that they require to grow, from this excreta. This way, animals help return all the nutrients back to nature.
• Bugs and Other Tiny Creatures: Tiny creatures like bugs, worms, bacteria and fungi get down to business when an animal or plant breathes their last. These teeny-tiny creatures break down dead plants and animals into minuscule pieces. And with time, these pieces transform into rich soil, which ultimately proves to be useful for the growth of new plants.
• Water Cycle: The process of water evaporating from oceans, rivers and lakes, then transforming into clouds and finally falling back on earth in the form of rain is called the Water Cycle. The rainwater that pours down on the earth helps plants grow and provides water to animals and humans. After which, some of the water evaporates and the entire process begins all over again.

It is incredible how plants, animals, tiny creatures, the air, land and water work in tandem to help our mother nature recycle, and keep the world healthy and in balance. Although it is difficult for us to actually witness the recycling in action with our naked eyes, the service provided by nature and her clean-up crew is invaluable beyond measure. Without them and all that they do, we would be left with nothing but dead animals, plants, leaves and such, simply lying around and all piled up!

As humans and inhabitants of this earth, we must be extra careful in maintaining the balance that has so long existed. Human activity that causes pollution, deforestation and overuse of resources plays a huge impact on nature. It has the potential to damage nature and cause a range of environmental issues. Let us take little steps towards instilling sustainability in young minds through books, engaging workshops and fun games. Therefore, by leading a sustainable lifestyle and making eco-friendly choices, we can help protect nature, without causing any disruptions to her recycling system.