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If we want to save and improve what we have now for the generations to come,
we all must do what ever we can to protect our environment.
Some of us can do more than others, but we all must get involved some how, starting today,
not tomorrow, next week or next year.
Things We Can Do
Buy Environment Friendly Products * Recycle * Plant a tree, or two
Use Alternative Energy sources like Solar, Wind or Hydro.
* Due something to help a endangered species and other plants and animals.
Around the House
Inside:
- When not in use, turn of lights & unplug appliances.-
- Change all lights bulbs to Energy Efferent Bulbs.-
- Put Flow Restrictors on showerheads and faucets.-
- Get Re-useable Cloth shopping bags.-
- If used, reuse stores plastic bags, as trash bags, for shopping, or return them to the store.-
- A lot of stores now have recycle bins for these bags.-
- Use washable, re-useable storage containers, not disposable bags or wrap.-
- Use Biodegradable Organic Cleaners.-
- Get and use an inside Compost Bucket.-
- Instead of buying bottled drinking water; Get a water filter for the kitchen faucet.-
- Get a refillable stainless steel water bottle or everyone in the household.-
- Get a whole house water filter.-
- Change to a tankless hot water heater.-
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Outside:
(*This things will help You and the Planet get and/or stay in shape).
*- Sweep your driveway and sidewalks instead of using the water hose.-
*- Rack the yard by hand instead of using a gas or electric blower.-
- Do not burn leaves etc...Make a Compost Pile or get a Composter.-
- For larger wood debris get a chipper and use the chips as landscape mulch.-
- Landscape with plants that are Wildlife Friendly and Fire Resistant.-
- Use organic / environment safe fertilizers, insecticides and weed killers.-
-Do not use food coloring when feeding your hummingbirds.-
- Use washable/reusable or biodegradable BBQ/picnic plates, utensils and glasses.-
- Switch to Solar powered outdoor lights.
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In Your Neighborhood
*-When ever possible ride a bike or walk instead of taking a motorized vehicle.
-Use refillable stainless steal travel mugs and water bottles, (not plastic).
-Have a tailor or some place for your neighbors (your building, trailer or mobile park,
apartment complex etc.) to bring cleaned out recyclable items.
Turn them in and give the money to your local, Volunteer Fire Dept.,
Habitat for Humanity, Red Cross or some other non-profit, nonpartisan organization. |
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