Ways to help

Most human activities produce some waste products but it is important to make sure that we have as little pollution as possible. Many people are switching to solar energy... Electric cars, environmentally sensitive washing powders and solar-powered energy are examples. Less pollution is not only good for wildlife and nature - humans benefit from less pollution as well. That means lower medical bills, and a better quality of life.

What you can do

Recycle: toner cartridges aluminum cans newspapers plastic bottles milk jugs most containers Paper glass

 Reuse as much as possible

 Use mulch to conserve water

 Buy a vehicle with good gas mileage if you can’t afford a hybrid

Turn down the air heater and use a sweater

Conserve energy

Car Pool

 Reward the use of Hybrids

  Start a global warming club at your school to get people energized

   Run for class president at your school and if you win make one day when everybody plants a tree for maximum oxygen in your community

  Have your school set timers on al the lights

 Start a no idling rule in the carpool lane at your school.

 Start a campaign to replace all light bulbs in your school with compact fluorescents. Have students work with local businesses to get them donated or hold a   bake sale, etc. to raise money to buy them. Set a goal and calculate the emissions saved.

 Buy products with less packaging

And for all you companies that make goods, use less packaging                   

Unplug unused electronics because even when electronic devices are turned off they use electricity. You can save 1,000 pounds of carbon dioxide and save about $256 a year!

You can save 700 pounds of carbon dioxide and save and $75 a year if you air-dry your clothes.