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What are you doing for earthday?
I not doing a ting today...but Saturday I will be helping to clean up the park and gully in my hood
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What are you doing for earthday?
I not doing a ting today...but Saturday I will be helping to clean up the park and gully in my hood
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Re: HAPPY EARTHDAY!!!!
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1
Smart Shopping
“Buy what you need, not what you want”
Consider renting and borrowing things that are seldom needed
Buy used items from garage sales and second-hand stores
2
Simple Savers
Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs
Use aerators on faucets and shower heads
Weatherstrip windows and doors
3
Transportation Alternatives
Walk, cycle, car pool and use public transportation
When driving, reduce idling and maintain correct tire pressure
Consider car sharing programs or renting
4
Food Choices
Choose local and organic foods that are in season, and support local food producers
Eat less meat
5
Washing and Drying
Wash full loads of clothes in cold water and hang to air dry
6
Heating and cooling
For summer air conditioning, set your thermostat to 24°C or 25°C
For winter heating, set your thermostat to 19°C or 20°C
Install ceiling fans and programmable thermostats
7
Close to Home
Vacation, travel and work as close to home as possible
8
Bathroom Basics
Take short showers instead of baths
Close water taps while brushing your teeth
9
Careful Cleaning
Choose natural, non-toxic cleaning products
Make simple, natural cleaners with ingredients like vinegar, baking soda and water
10
Don’t Discard
Donate, reuse and recycle items before throwing them into the trash
Harmful materials like chemicals, batteries, electronics, etc. should be taken to local hazardous waste depots or recyclers
These are just 10 of the things you can do right now to help save the environment. Find out more and learn exactly how much greenhouse gas, water, electricity and money you can save:
Visit ecoAction Teams today.
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