INPUT ARTICLE: Article: There are many different types of materials you can use to make your folder. You can use paper, paper stock, cardstock, or cardboard. You can find many different patterns and designs of these materials in craft and hobby stores. Most documents stored in file folders are 8 1/2 by 11 inches, so make sure you buy pieces that are at least two inches larger on each side.  If you can find materials that are larger than 18 inches by 12 inches, you only have to buy one sheet per folder. You will be able to fold it in half. If the paper you find is less than 18 inches, you will need to buy two pieces per folder. Paper isn't the most durable material, so if you are going to be using your file folders a lot, you might want to use the more durable materials like cardstock or cardboard. If you are making the folders for work, think about what type of pattern or look would be most appropriate for the office. If they are just going to be in your desk at home, the type of pattern or design doesn't matter as much.  Making your own file folder is a great way to save money, have a little fun, and show your creative side, so feel free to be as creative and crazy as you want to be.

SUMMARY: Buy your materials.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You don’t want to crush the waterways in the stem. The sharper the blade of the pruners or garden scissors, the easier it will be to trim the stem without squeezing it too hard.  A pair of shears or scissors with a smaller head are best for reaching into thick bushes. As opposed to flat blades, curved blades tend to make the cleanest cuts. Some pairs of scissors and shears have a “cut and hold” feature that holds onto the stems when they’re cut so they don’t fall to the ground. Clean the blades often with rubbing alcohol or soap and water. Roses are most hydrated and have the highest respiration in the morning hours. Never cut the roses during the middle of the day. That’s when they’re driest and weakest. If you can’t cut the flowers in the morning, late evening is the 2nd best time for cutting. This means that the rose is in the late bud stage. The exterior petals should be unfurled but the entire flower shouldn’t be completely open. The number of petals a rose variety has can affect which blooms you cut. For example, roses with more petals, like the Moonstone or St. Patrick types, can be cut at a more open stage. If you aren't sure which variety you have, ask your local nursery or look at a gardening book or website. Cutting the stems on an angle prevents them from sitting flat on the bottom of a vase, which would stop water from flowing up the stem. Longer stems allow you extra length at the end to trim off if you need to fit a vase, so cut them as low to the ground as you can. Cut stems from the front of the bush. The stems in the back haven’t been exposed to as much sunlight, so they’re usually weaker. This does not need to be your vase. Instead, use a bucket with a large enough opening for you to work inside, in case you need to.  The water level in the bucket should not be so high that it gets the flowers wet. Only the stems should be wet. You can buy buckets specifically for flowers at a garden store, nursery, or online retailer. If you've used the bucket before, make sure you thoroughly clean and sanitize it with soap and water before placing the roses inside.
Summary: Choose pruners or scissors with sharp blades to cut the stem cleanly. Cut the roses in the early morning, before 10 a.m. Look for roses whose outer petals have just started to open. Trim the stems at a 45 degree angle, close to the base of the bush. Set the stems in a bucket of cool water immediately after cutting them.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Educate them on the benefits of recycling, conserving energy, and eco-friendly transportation options. Appeal to their concerns as parents, older siblings, or aunts/uncles. If they don't consider themselves environmentalists, ask them to take these measures so that the children in their lives will have a decent future.  A great way to spread information is by going door-to-door. If you want to hand out pamphlets, make sure that you use recycled paper. Consider hosting a meeting or presentation at a community center so that you can educate a bunch of people at once. It only takes two minutes to send an email to your state and national representatives, but why stop there? Attend town hall, city council, and school board meetings to voice your concerns in public. Ask your senator/representative/MP why they voted to expand oil drilling. Tell your city council you'd like to see a bus or light rail system. Ask your school board to adopt an anti-idling policy on school grounds. If you are still a kid, consider talking to your school principal or student council. They may find solutions for saving energy and paper. Search online for organizations urging corporations to divest (remove their money) from pipelines and other fossil-fuel projects. This includes banks, credit card companies, and boards overseeing pensions. For example, if your bank or credit card company funds these projects, tell them you will do business with more responsible companies if they don't divest.

SUMMARY:
Talk to your friends and neighbors. Contact your elected officials. Join the divestment movement.