- Buy a reusable water bottle instead of bottled water. Why, because it take 1.5 million tons (2,000 lbs. per ton) to make the world's supply of water bottles.
- Use recycled paper; recycled paper uses ½ the energy to make a notebook from recycled paper than from trees. The U.S. recycles enough paper to save about 350 million tree per year.
- Buying locally saves gas because on average food in the U.S. travels 1,500 miles-halfway across the country. Buying locally also helps strengthen the community.
- When you turn OFF the television computer or any other electronic that uses a plug, the device is still using up to 15% of their electricity. So plug in some silent power suckers into power strips so that you can switch off when not in use.
There are also many more ways you can help the earth.
- Buy ceramic bowls for your pet
- Take a reusable bag to the store instead of the plastic ones
- Use the fans in the summer instead of the A.C.
- Carpool
- Switch off the light whenever you leave a room
- Set the thermostat to no lower than 78 degrees in the summer and no higher than 68 degrees in the winter
- Play outside
- Buy less
- Choose rechargeable batteries
- Ride a bike or walk instead of driving a car
- Plant a leafy tree
- Take shorter showers
- Send an E-card instead of a paper card
- Turn over used paper and use for scrap or artwork
- Turn off the water while you brush your teeth
- NEVER litter
- Pack lunches with reusable utensils
And the best of all tell others about these tips.
