Protecting the environment means protecting not only nature, but also our future. Our world's resources are finite and using them responsibly ensures that we leave a more livable world for future generations. We can protect nature by taking simple steps such as reducing our waste, encouraging recycling, saving energy and water use. Also, changing our habits that harm nature, such as reducing the use of plastic and choosing local products, can be effective ways to reduce our environmental footprint. Let's not forget that the better we take care of nature, the better it takes care of us.