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What can I do?
There are so many little things we can do to take care of our environment. Here is a short list of easy things you can
do.
1. Don't Litter. Would you like someone throwing their trash in your room?
2. Recycle. Recycle anything you can. It saves energy and space in landfills.
3. Instead of buying bottled water, encourage your family to buy washable water bottles and a water filter. It's cheaper
and safer for the environment.
4. Use compact fluorescents. They save energy and money on your monthly bill. Also, they last longer. One thing to
note is that they cannot be thrown in the trash. Call your county to find out how to dispose of them.
5. Use reusable shopping bags. They cut down on the waste of plastic bags.
6. Buy local produce. It takes fossil fuels and packaging to send produce across country. Plus, if bought locally, you
are more aware of the environment it comes from.
7. Turn the water off while brushing your teeth.
8. Turn off the lights when you are not in a room.
9. Clean with vinegar. Vinegar is an excellent antibacterial cleaner plus it is inexpensive.
10. Donate. Instead of throwing out things you don't want, donate them to an organization that could use them to help
others.
* Ongoing extra credit.
Any student who makes one of these changes can turn in a short description of it and how it affects their family and environment
for extra credit. See me for details.
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