Cop 26, which is the United Nations Climate Change Conference is being held in Glasgow and lasts until November 12.
Closer to home, lots of you have been doing your bit to help the environment over the years including by recycling paper, aerosol cans and even CDs.
Used Christmas cards have also got your attention and we have photos from Harton Junior School, Tyne Dock, Simonside Primary and Marine Park Primary to show you more.
There’s much more besides but why not find out yourself by taking a look through this archive collection of images.
5. Bagging your memories from 2007
Pupils from Marine Park and Westoe Crown Primary Schools were recycling carrier bags in this scene from 14 years ago. Do you recognise the young students? Photo: TR
6. Tree-mendous at Lukes Lane
It's Christmaaasss! Or at least it was in this 2009 scene where people were making festive trees at Lukes Lane Community Association out of compact discs and milk cartons. Artist Tony Scandrett was joined by Mathew Morrison and Leon Hindson. Photo: SN
7. Going festive and retro at Ashley Primary
Head teacher Phil Grice and pupils at Ashley Primary School were recycling Christmas card in this scene from 2007. Can you spot someone you know? Photo: IB
8. A brilliant bench in Prince Edward Court
Pensioners and civic dignitaries at Prince Edward Court were pictured with a new bench in 2013 and the bench was made out of recycled paint pots. Photo: iain brown