Simple Things You Can Do!
The Earth gives us resources we need every day, you can make a promise to give something back! Here are some really simple things you can do to help make the world a better and more sustainable, liveable place for everyone!
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You can do these things everyday at home and school!
- Plant a tree or garden.
- Save energy:
- Turn off the lights, TV & computer when not in use.
- Only use the lights that you need.
- Use daylight instead artificial light.
- Wear a sweater when you're cold and have an adult turn down the thermostat.
- Only open the refrigerator to get things out and put them away. (Don't leave the door open while you are trying to decide!)
- Save water:
- Take short showers instead of baths.
- Turn the water off when you brush your teeth or wash your face.
- Keep a pitcher of cold water in the refrigerator instead of letting the water run until cold.
- Tell your parents or guardian if the faucet leaks.
- Reuse items:
- Give old toys & clothes to someone who can use them.
- Reuse boxes & plastic for craft projects.
- Reuse sandwich bags again after washing them.
- Print or write on both sides of paper.
- Recycle:
- Take newspapers, cardboard, cans, plastic & glass to the recycle center.
- Reduce:
- Make compost with leaves, grass, vegetable & fruit peels. When decomposed, use the mulch on flowerbeds & garden.
- Try to buy only items that come in packaging you can reuse or recycle.
- Take my own shopping bag to the super- market instead of getting a new bag every time.
- Use a sponge or cloth towel instead of a paper towel to clean up.
- Start a worm compost bin and feed your worms leftover produce scaps and yard clippings.
- Pick up litter.
- Protect my animal and plant friends.
- Fix broken things.
- Walk or ride a bike with my parent/guardian, instead of always asking for a ride.
- Make a zero waste lunch.