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10 Great Ways to Help The Environment
Worried about the environment? I amso heresa great list of 10
ways you can
help protect the environment, and even help reverse some of the
harmful effects we
are doing to it.
1. Walk more, Drive Less: Driving less can be as easy as parking
in a central location orcarpooling with several friends/family
members. The less time you spend driving, the less
Carbon Dioxide is released into the atmosphere.
2. Buy a More Efficient Car: If you must drive a lot, drive/buy
a more efficient car. Thereare plenty of fuel efficient/enviro
friendly vehicles to choose from. Theres a fuel-efficientcar out
there for just about any budget.
3. Use Cloth Grocery Bags: Even though they say they are
biodegradable, plastic garbagebags are not. Use your own Cloth
Garbage Bags, they dont rip and theyre better for
theenvironment.
4. Buy Recycled/Recyclable Goods: Only buy goods that are
recyclable, or made fromrecycled material. The more we reuse, the
less we have to take from our planet.
5. Then Recycle Them: This one is a no-brainer; the more we
recycle the less wewaste. Make an effort to recycle as much as you
can.
6. Compost: Composting not only reduces waste, but it also helps
improve the environmentby improving the soil. Setting up a small
compost bin in your backyard is a simple projectand can even be
profitable. You can sell your composted material to neighbours if
you donot have your own use for it.
7. Save Water: Use low flow showerheads, dual flush toilets, and
other water efficientappliances. Make sure you only do laundry or
dishes when you have a full load.
8. Houseplants: Houseplants add beauty to homes, but do you know
that you can usehouseplants for air purification instead of air
fresheners.
9.
Plant a Tree: Heck Plant a couple trees, they absorb carbon
dioxide and help reducecooling bills in the summer, plus theyre
really nice to look at.
10.Teach Your Children Well: Teach your children the importance
of taking care of ourenvironment and teach them ways they can
preserve it.
I hope youveenjoyed this little guide. All of the ideas above
are simple and easy to
implement into your daily life. If we all do our part we can
help reverse the effects of
global warming. We owe it to ourselves and each other to help
make a difference.
Thank you,
