Friday, June 20, 2008

Things We Can Do To Save Da' Earth

  • Turn off lights.
  • Turn off other electric things, like TVs, stereos, and radios when not in use.
  • Use rechargable batteries.
  • Do things manually instead of electrically, like open cans by hand.
  • Use fans instead of air conditioners.
  • In winter, wear a sweater instead of turning up your thermostat.
  • Insulate your home so you won't be cold in winter.
  • Use less hot water.
  • Whenever possible, use a bus or subway, or ride your bike or walk.
  • Try to buy organic fruits and vegetables if you're concerned about pesticides. (Organic food is grown without man-made fertilizers and/or pesticides).
  • Don't waste products made from forest materials.
  • Use recycled paper and/or recycle it. Reuse old papers.
  • Don't buy products that may have been made at the expense of the rainforest.
  • Support products that are harvested from the rainforest but have not cut down trees to get it.
  • Plant trees, espessially if you have cut one down.
  • Get other people to help you in your cause. Make and/or join an organization.
  • Avoid products that are used once, then thrown away.
  • Buy products with little or no packaging.
  • Encourage your grocery store sell environmentally friendly cloth bags for people to use when they shop, or bring your own.
  • REDUCE, REUSE, & RECYCLE.
  • Compost.
  • Buy recycled products.
  • Don't buy pets taken from the wild.
  • If you have a good zoo nearby, (if the animals are healthy and the zoo takes care of them), support it! Espessially if they help breed endangered animals.
  • Don't buy products if animals were killed to make it.
  • Cut up your six-pack rings before throwing them out.

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