2. Littering (Are you a Litter Critter?)
3. Recycling (Too Good to Throw Away)
4. Water Conservation (Flushed Away)
5. Energy Conservation (No Wasted Watts)
6. Junk Mail (How to Lose 41 lbs)
9. Paper or Plastic Bags? Neither!
10. Parenting for the Planet: Making Informed Family Choices
Spread the Message! Tell all your family and friends what they can do at home everyday to conserve.
Check out these websites:
- www.earth911.org for conservation ideas.
- www.ecologicalinternet.org for conservation information
- www.childrenofthearth.org for conservation for kids.
- http://greendallas.net for conservation information.
- www.recyclethis.co.uk for ingenious ways to reuse stuff.
LITTERING (ARE YOU A LITTER CRITTER?)
Put litter in its place! Be sure to throw non-recyclables in a trash can, and be sure the lid is on!
Throw away your cigarette butts! Remember that cigarette butts are litter too.
Recycle! You can recycle all paper, glass, and most plastic products at home! If you don’t have a recycling can, call your city.
Reuse! You can reuse a lot of products over and over. Use plastic bags for trash bags or to carry your lunch. Use plastic bottles and other stuff to make cool crafts at home!
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RECYCLING (TOO GOOD TO THROW AWAY)
Recycle:
- If you live in Dallas, sign up for a blue bin. If you don’t, contact your city for recycling information.
- Check everything to see if it is recyclable – remember, more than 60% of your trash can be recycled.
Complete the Loop:
- Buy recycled paper products (printer paper, folders, paper towels, paper plates, etc.).
- Look for other products made from recycled materials, such as carpeting, clothing, or plastics like frisbees and pet bowls.
Check out these Websites:
- www.dallascityhall.com for information on Dallas recycling.
- www. timetorecycle.com for information on local city recycling programs.
- www.treecycle.com for products that contain recycled paper.
- www.recyclethis.co.uk for ingenious ways to reuse stuff.
WATER CONSERVATION (FLUSHED AWAY)
Bathing: Use low-flow shower heads and take shorter showers.
Clothes-washing: Use water-level settings and run full loads whenever possible.
Dish-washing: Wash dishes by hand or run only full loads.
Outdoors: Cover pools and hot tubs when not in use.
Watering your lawn:
- Use soaker or drip irrigation wherever possible.
- Water in early morning.
- Run sprinklers manually to avoid watering in wet weather.
Check out these Websites:
- www.savedallaswater.com for information on water conservation in Dallas.
- www.wateruseitwisely.com for general information on water conservation.
- www.cop.noaa.gov/stressors/pollution/welcome.html for information on water pollution.
- www.nrcs.usda.gov/feature/backyard/watercon.html for information on outdoor water conservation.
- www.ebuild.com
- www.americanwater.com
ENERGY CONSERVATION (No Wasted Watts)
- Change all frequently used light bulbs to compact fluorescent or LED bulbs.
- When you leave the room, turn off the lights and other electronic equipment.
- Set your thermostat to keep air conditioning at 78°F when it's hot outside, and your heating system at 68°F when it's cold. Setting your thermostat to these temperatures can help save up to 20% in heating and cooling costs.
- Lower the thermostat on your hot water heater to 120° F.
- Close shades and blinds during the day to reduce the amount of air conditioning lost through windows.
Check out these Websites:
- Flex Your Power: Energy Conservation http://www.fypower.org/
- Energy Conservation Information http://www.earth911.org/master.asp?s=lib&a=Energy/energy.asp
- Energy Star Program http://www.energystar.gov/
- Energy Savers: US Department of Energy http://www1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/tips/index.html
- Fun Energy Conservation Activities http://www.powerhousekids.com
- Science News Article: "Illuminating Changes" http://www.sciencenews.org/articles/20060520/bob9.asp
- LED Light bulbs:http://www.ccrane.com/lights/led-light-bulbs/led-lighting/index.aspx
HOW TO STOP JUNK MAIL (HOW TO LOSE 41 LBS)
Opt out of getting junk mail - Visit the following site for all of the inforamtion you need to stop getting all kinds of junk mail.
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- Recycle your empty laser and inkjet cartridges, used cell phones, laptops, PDAs, and iPods.
- Start an ink cartridge and cell phone recycling program in your school.
- Save ink by printing only when paper documents are necessary.
Check out these websites:
- www.eco-cell.org for cell phone recycling.
- For information about the impact of cell phones on gorilla habitats
news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/01/0120_060120_cellphones.html
PAPER OR PLASTIC BAGS? NEITHER!
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PARENTING FOR THE PLANET: MAKING INFORMED FAMILY CHOICES
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