Friday, May 1, 2009

What Can You Do?

Many people don't think that saving the environment is in their hands, but it is! There are many things that everyone can do on a daily basis that can make THE WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. Like the saying goes, "A little goes a long way." This statement is quite evident when you realize the changes that can be made if we took action and were more involved in trying to save our home, the Earth! Here are some things YOU can do:

1. Use less energy! Just like Temple has been trying to do their part in conserving energy, so can you! Turn off anything and everything that is not being used. Even if you shut off an appliance, it is still using power, so be sure to unplug it! THIS PUTS A LITTLE MORE MONEY IN YOUR POCKET,TOO SO WHY NOT? USE THAT MONEY FOR A FUN NIGHT OUT!

2. Recycle! Be sure to recycle plastic bottles, paper, bags, etc. You are saving trees and other resources that are important for you! Can you imagine a world with nothing beautiful to look at? (DON'T SAY YOU CAN JUST LOOK IN THE MIRROR!)

3. Conserve water! Long, hot showers are always nice! But, they don't have to be all the time! Try to conserve the water you use as much as possible. Try to take shorter showers and less baths. Turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth; don't allow the water just run! Also, try washing and drying only full loads of laundry!

4. Plant a tree! Trees are being used on a daily basis to produce materials such as paper. Plant a tree for yourself! It gives you oxygen, it eliminates carbon emissions, it's just pretty to look at, and YOU get to take all the credit!

5. Carpool, use public transportation, or buy a hybrid! Pollution is one of the major causes for why our environment is in danger! So consider carpooling with friends, using public transportation (WHILE SAVING GAS MONEY!!!!), or buying a hybrid! You will be saving your environment so take action!

FOR OTHER TIPS ON HOW TO SAVE YOUR ENVIRONMENT AND SUPPORTING THE BIODIVERSITY THAT IS AMONGST US

VISIT http://www.seql.org/100ways.cfm

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