Maybe you are just a kid, but there are lots of things you can do. Let's get started!
Over the next four weeks, check off the things you do and see how your score stacks up!
____-Turn off the lights when you leave a room.
____-Think about what you want BEFORE you open the refrigerator.
____-Don't turn on the water until you are ready to rinse your mouth AFTER brushing.
____-Turn down your heat at night or turn your air conditioner up during hot days.
____-Check for dripping faucets and make repairs.
____-Wash clothes and dishes ONLY when you have a full load.
____-Water your yard early in the morning or late in the afternoon.
____-Keep plants in your house to purify the air.
____-Pack lunches and snacks in reusable containers.
____-Have a compost pile in your yard.
____-Return wire hangers to the dry cleaners.
____-Use natural cleaners like vinegar and baking soda.
____-Look for products made from recycled paper before you buy.
____-Use cloth/mesh shopping bags from home when you shop.
____-Examine labels before you buy to choose “earth friendly” products.
____-Avoid using Styrofoam.
____-Pick up litter when you see it.
____-Recycle plastic and paper.
____-Use energy efficient bulbs.
____-Keep plants in your house to purify the air.
____-Don’t use disposable plastic utensils and cups- use washables.
____-Pack lunches and snacks in reusable containers.
____-Have a compost pile in your yard.
____-Return wire hangers to the dry cleaners.
____-Use natural cleaners like vinegar and baking soda.
____-Look for products made from recycled paper before you buy.
____-Use cloth/mesh shopping bags from home when you shop.
____-Examine labels before you buy to choose “earth friendly” products.
____-Buy products you can use more than once- towels, sponges, etc.
____-Avoid using Styrofoam.
____-Pick up litter when you see it.
____-Recycle plastic and paper.
____-Buy products you can use more than once- towels, sponges, etc.
____- TOTAL
Ecological Ace +20
Caring Conservationist 14-19
Eager Environmentalist 6-13
Resource-saving Rookie 0-6