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I feel so passionately about saving our EARTH...I want to do more...I know that even the little things that we individually do can make a difference...AWARENESS is half the battle. This group is about sharing ideas of how we can make a difference individually, and encouraging others to make changes that can be part of the BIG solution. My slogan is: "I CARE...BE AWARE."
I stumbled across this and thought it was worth sharing. Read More »
I read a post of a "friend" here and it was about the large corporations and such and their role in making a difference. Read More »
Water….A most precious resource.
I'm getting thirsty just thinking about a tall, cool, clean glass of water. Really, there is no resource more precious than water. Read More »
I'm getting thirsty just thinking about a tall, cool, clean glass of water. Really, there is no resource more precious than water. Read More »
Take a minute and take an ENVIRONMENTAL TEST...to get your GOING GREEN REPORT CARD!
How many ways can you help the environment? Give yourself 2 points for each of the following that you do regularly, 1 point for each that you do occasionally, and a 0 for those that you do not do. Total your points and compare your score with those that follow the assessment.
~ Promptly repair leaky faucets.
~ Use the microwave as often as possible rather than the stove or the oven.
~ Buy brands that come in minimal amounts of packaging.
~ Do not run excess water while washing dishes.
~ Use paper bags rather than plastic.
~ Use sponges or dishcloths for spills rather than paper towels.
~ Recycle newspapers rather than throw them out.
~ Snip six-pack rings.
~ Walk or bicycle rather than drive.
~ Purchase products in the larger sizes.
~ Preheat your oven for the minimal amount of time necessary.
~ Turn off water while brushing your teeth.
~ Do not use a trash compactor.
~ Eat fresh fruits and vegetables rather than processed foods.
~ Pull weeds by hand rather than spraying them with chemicals.
~ Carpool to work or ride the bus.
~ Limit garbage disposal use as much as possible.
~ Use canvas or cloth bags for shopping.
~ Sweep driveways and sidewalks rather than use a hose.
~ Recycle bottles and jars.
~ Pick up litter when you see it.
~ Make note pads out of used office stationery and paper.
~ Wear clothing that is right for the weather.
~ Use rechargeable batteries.
~ Clean the lint screen in the dryer after each load.
~ Put trash in only one bag (or the fewest needed).
~ Use refillable containers for household products (such as liquid hand soap).
~ Keep the water heater at the lowest level needed.
~ Open blinds and curtains during daylight periods during winter months.
~ Close blinds and curtains during periods of bright sunshine during summer months.
~ Turn off lights when you leave a room.
~ Take quick showers rather than leisurely baths.
~ Turn off stereos, radios, and televisions when leaving the house.
~ Turn off the water when washing the car and use a bucket when possible.
~ Place a brick or a plastic bottle of water inside the toilet storage tank.
~ Buy laundry detergents that are phosphate-free when other options are available.
~ Drink "ice water" from the refrigerator rather than tap water to get it cooler.
~ Run the dishwasher only when full.
~ Use hairspray in non-aerosol bottles.
~ Clean and change filters on the furnace and air conditioner regularly.
~ Keep a reusable mug or cup at the office.
~ Purchase clothing that can be washed rather than only dry cleaned.
~ Wash clothing only when dirty.
~ Close the refrigerator door promptly.
~ Keep the car properly tuned.
~ Collect rain water for use in plants and gardens.
~ Donate outgrown clothing to nonprofit organizations.
~ Participate in organized cleanup days when they are held in your community.
~ Replace a conventional shower head with a water-conserving model.
~ Write elected officials to support environmental legislation.
Here's how to tnterpret your results:
90-100 points: Your conservation efforts are in superior range. Keep up the excellent work!
80-89 points: You are clearly above average and should also be congratulated!
70-79 points: Although your score is average, your efforts at conserving the environment are important contributions to the total effort. Keep up the good work and look for additional ways to conserve.
60-69 points: Your score is passing but below average. Try to find more ways to help the environment. You have room for improvement.
59 and below: Time has not run out! You can still earn a passing grade but you need to follow the suggestions in this assessment and chapter to help the environment.
Here's how you cab do more!
Share these suggestions, or any others that you find useful, with family, friends, classmates, and other associates as a means of further helping our environment.
How many ways can you help the environment? Give yourself 2 points for each of the following that you do regularly, 1 point for each that you do occasionally, and a 0 for those that you do not do. Total your points and compare your score with those that follow the assessment.
~ Promptly repair leaky faucets.
~ Use the microwave as often as possible rather than the stove or the oven.
~ Buy brands that come in minimal amounts of packaging.
~ Do not run excess water while washing dishes.
~ Use paper bags rather than plastic.
~ Use sponges or dishcloths for spills rather than paper towels.
~ Recycle newspapers rather than throw them out.
~ Snip six-pack rings.
~ Walk or bicycle rather than drive.
~ Purchase products in the larger sizes.
~ Preheat your oven for the minimal amount of time necessary.
~ Turn off water while brushing your teeth.
~ Do not use a trash compactor.
~ Eat fresh fruits and vegetables rather than processed foods.
~ Pull weeds by hand rather than spraying them with chemicals.
~ Carpool to work or ride the bus.
~ Limit garbage disposal use as much as possible.
~ Use canvas or cloth bags for shopping.
~ Sweep driveways and sidewalks rather than use a hose.
~ Recycle bottles and jars.
~ Pick up litter when you see it.
~ Make note pads out of used office stationery and paper.
~ Wear clothing that is right for the weather.
~ Use rechargeable batteries.
~ Clean the lint screen in the dryer after each load.
~ Put trash in only one bag (or the fewest needed).
~ Use refillable containers for household products (such as liquid hand soap).
~ Keep the water heater at the lowest level needed.
~ Open blinds and curtains during daylight periods during winter months.
~ Close blinds and curtains during periods of bright sunshine during summer months.
~ Turn off lights when you leave a room.
~ Take quick showers rather than leisurely baths.
~ Turn off stereos, radios, and televisions when leaving the house.
~ Turn off the water when washing the car and use a bucket when possible.
~ Place a brick or a plastic bottle of water inside the toilet storage tank.
~ Buy laundry detergents that are phosphate-free when other options are available.
~ Drink "ice water" from the refrigerator rather than tap water to get it cooler.
~ Run the dishwasher only when full.
~ Use hairspray in non-aerosol bottles.
~ Clean and change filters on the furnace and air conditioner regularly.
~ Keep a reusable mug or cup at the office.
~ Purchase clothing that can be washed rather than only dry cleaned.
~ Wash clothing only when dirty.
~ Close the refrigerator door promptly.
~ Keep the car properly tuned.
~ Collect rain water for use in plants and gardens.
~ Donate outgrown clothing to nonprofit organizations.
~ Participate in organized cleanup days when they are held in your community.
~ Replace a conventional shower head with a water-conserving model.
~ Write elected officials to support environmental legislation.
Here's how to tnterpret your results:
90-100 points: Your conservation efforts are in superior range. Keep up the excellent work!
80-89 points: You are clearly above average and should also be congratulated!
70-79 points: Although your score is average, your efforts at conserving the environment are important contributions to the total effort. Keep up the good work and look for additional ways to conserve.
60-69 points: Your score is passing but below average. Try to find more ways to help the environment. You have room for improvement.
59 and below: Time has not run out! You can still earn a passing grade but you need to follow the suggestions in this assessment and chapter to help the environment.
Here's how you cab do more!
Share these suggestions, or any others that you find useful, with family, friends, classmates, and other associates as a means of further helping our environment.
YES! ...One energy efficient light bulb can make a difference!
HOW?...Here are some fact that you might want to know!
Saving $30, and protecting the environment, is as easy as changing a light bulb. If every American household changed a single light bulb to an Energy Star bulb, it would provide enough power to light more than 2.5 million homes, while saving consumers money.
Energy Star qualified bulbs and fixtures use one-third the energy of traditional models and last up to 10 times longer. In fact, consumers can save more than $30 in utility costs over the lifetime of one bulb. Replacing the most frequently used lights at home will yield the most savings.
The less energy we use, the less energy electric utilities must generate, and less demand means fewer greenhouse gas emissions. If homeowners change just one bulb to an Energy Star qualified bulb they will prevent the release of more than 450 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions.
IT IS SO EASY TO MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE...ONE LIGHT BULB AT A TIME!
Please pledge to help!
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=cal.showPledge
HOW?...Here are some fact that you might want to know!
Saving $30, and protecting the environment, is as easy as changing a light bulb. If every American household changed a single light bulb to an Energy Star bulb, it would provide enough power to light more than 2.5 million homes, while saving consumers money.
Energy Star qualified bulbs and fixtures use one-third the energy of traditional models and last up to 10 times longer. In fact, consumers can save more than $30 in utility costs over the lifetime of one bulb. Replacing the most frequently used lights at home will yield the most savings.
The less energy we use, the less energy electric utilities must generate, and less demand means fewer greenhouse gas emissions. If homeowners change just one bulb to an Energy Star qualified bulb they will prevent the release of more than 450 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions.
IT IS SO EASY TO MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE...ONE LIGHT BULB AT A TIME!
Please pledge to help!
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=cal.showPledge
We can start by making some little changes that will have a big impact.
I came across some very interesting stats about the small changes that we can make and the HUGE impact that they have on the environment....here is what I found out:
WHAT TO DO? Recycle Aluminum and Steel cans - soda, soups, etc.
WHY? By doing this I can save 414pounds of CO2 in one year....If everyone in the US alone did this for just one year, it would be equal to taking 3,934,118 cars off the road!
WHAT TO DO? Recycle newspapers and Magazines - even food boxes. WHY? By doing this I can save 581 pounds of CO2 in one year....If everyone in the US alone did this for just one year, it would be equal to taking 5,511,566 cars off the road!
WHAT TO DO? Switch to washing clothes on "warm" instead of "hot."
WHY? By doing this I can save 349 pounds of CO2 in one year....If everyone in the US alone did this for just one year, it would be equal to taking 3,316,442 cars of the road!
WHAT TO DO? Switch just 5 bulbs in my house to CFL bulbs.
WHY? By doing this I can save 500 pounds of CO2 in one year....If everyone in the US alone did this for just one year, it would be equal to taking 4,751,350 cars off the road!
WHAT TO DO? Modify the temp in my house just 4 degrees each season. WHY? By doing this I can save 1300 pounds of CO2 in one year....If everyone in the US alone did this for just one year, it would be equal to taking 12,353,510 cars off the road! If that isn't good enough for you....here is another reason...It will save you money! With the pricey cost of energy, it will save me about $130/year right off the top!
WHAT TO DO? Follow the speed limit when driving. WHY? By doing this I can save 1500 pounds of CO2 in one year....If everyone in the US alone did this for just one year, it would be equal to taking 28,121,158 cars off the road. If that isn't a good enough reason for you...remember that our cars run most efficiently at lower speeds so it will save you gas money....and, if saving money at the gas pump doesn't appeal to you, them how about this reason....IT IS THE LAW!
ANYWAY...I thought these statistics were pretty amazing....and they are all things that I can do...EASILY...and the impact is go huge! Join me in helping heal our earth!
I came across some very interesting stats about the small changes that we can make and the HUGE impact that they have on the environment....here is what I found out:
WHAT TO DO? Recycle Aluminum and Steel cans - soda, soups, etc.
WHY? By doing this I can save 414pounds of CO2 in one year....If everyone in the US alone did this for just one year, it would be equal to taking 3,934,118 cars off the road!
WHAT TO DO? Recycle newspapers and Magazines - even food boxes. WHY? By doing this I can save 581 pounds of CO2 in one year....If everyone in the US alone did this for just one year, it would be equal to taking 5,511,566 cars off the road!
WHAT TO DO? Switch to washing clothes on "warm" instead of "hot."
WHY? By doing this I can save 349 pounds of CO2 in one year....If everyone in the US alone did this for just one year, it would be equal to taking 3,316,442 cars of the road!
WHAT TO DO? Switch just 5 bulbs in my house to CFL bulbs.
WHY? By doing this I can save 500 pounds of CO2 in one year....If everyone in the US alone did this for just one year, it would be equal to taking 4,751,350 cars off the road!
WHAT TO DO? Modify the temp in my house just 4 degrees each season. WHY? By doing this I can save 1300 pounds of CO2 in one year....If everyone in the US alone did this for just one year, it would be equal to taking 12,353,510 cars off the road! If that isn't good enough for you....here is another reason...It will save you money! With the pricey cost of energy, it will save me about $130/year right off the top!
WHAT TO DO? Follow the speed limit when driving. WHY? By doing this I can save 1500 pounds of CO2 in one year....If everyone in the US alone did this for just one year, it would be equal to taking 28,121,158 cars off the road. If that isn't a good enough reason for you...remember that our cars run most efficiently at lower speeds so it will save you gas money....and, if saving money at the gas pump doesn't appeal to you, them how about this reason....IT IS THE LAW!
ANYWAY...I thought these statistics were pretty amazing....and they are all things that I can do...EASILY...and the impact is go huge! Join me in helping heal our earth!
I am excited to be here. I am excited that it seems our society is taking notice and that AWARENESS is happening!
Here in this group I will share and I hope you will share ideas of how to change, efforts that can make a difference and companies and organizations that are working to save our EARTH...out home for future generations!
Bashing will not be tolerated...we all have opinions...and we all have the right to express them...but RESPECT is required....this website is about SAVING OUR PLANET...so feel free to express yourself here...but understand that DIS-RESPECTING others will not be allowed.
WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!....SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS AND HELPFUL HINTS HERE!
Here in this group I will share and I hope you will share ideas of how to change, efforts that can make a difference and companies and organizations that are working to save our EARTH...out home for future generations!
Bashing will not be tolerated...we all have opinions...and we all have the right to express them...but RESPECT is required....this website is about SAVING OUR PLANET...so feel free to express yourself here...but understand that DIS-RESPECTING others will not be allowed.
WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!....SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS AND HELPFUL HINTS HERE!
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