Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Ten Things You Can Do to Help Save the Earth

Going green is easier than you think. There are little things you can do every day to help reduce greenhouse gases and make a less harmful impact on the environment. Taking care of the Earth is not just a responsibility it's a privilege.
  1. Pay attention to how you use water. The little things can make a big difference. Every time you turn off the water while you're brushing your teeth, you're doing something good
  2. Leave your car at home. If you can stay off the road just two days a week, you'll reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an average of 1,590 pounds per year.
  3. Walk or ride your bike to work, school and anywhere you can. You can reduce greenhouse gases while burning some calories and improving your health.
  4. Recycle.You can help reduce pollution just by putting that soda can in a different bin.
  5. Compost. Think about how much trash you make in a year. Reducing the amount of solid waste you produce in a year means taking up less space in landfills, so your tax dollars can work somewhere else.
  6. Change your light bulbs. Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) last 10 times longer than a standard bulb and use at least two-thirds less energy.
  7. Make your home more energy efficient(and save money). Clean your air filters so your system doesn't have to work overtime. Get a programmable thermostat so you aren't wasting energy when you aren't home.
  8. Maintain your car. Under inflated tires decrease fuel economy by up to three percent and lead to increased pollution and higher greenhouse gas emissions.
  9. Drive smarter. Slow down. By driving 60 miles per hour instead of 70 mph on the highway will save you up 4 miles per gallon.
  10. Turn off lights when you're not in the room and unplug appliances when you're not using them. It only takes a second to be environmentally conscious.

With this way, our world will save and always PEACE!!??

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