Green is also a term used to refer to environmentally friendly products and services, such as [[hydroelectric]] energy from dams, or paper towels made from recycled paper products. Green sources of power are seen as a method of securing energy independence for the United States, and as a way of protecting the environment from the negative impacts of burning fossil fuels. | Green is also a term used to refer to environmentally friendly products and services, such as [[hydroelectric]] energy from dams, or paper towels made from recycled paper products. Green sources of power are seen as a method of securing energy independence for the United States, and as a way of protecting the environment from the negative impacts of burning fossil fuels. |