Daily way to go Green#33

Organize Your Friends.
You’ve probably heard that “two heads are better than one.” Well, ten heads can be even better! You and your friends can probably accomplish a lot if you set your minds to it. Think about the ways you and your friends (or family, classmates, scout troop, or whatever) can help out as a group. Then contact a local environmental group and volunteer your services. Think how much fun everyone can have helping to save the planet!

Daily way to go Green#32

Observe The Three Rs.
Refuse, Reuse, and Recycle. Whatever you buy, wherever you live, the Three Rs are the most important rules to live by, at least as far as the environment is concerned. The next time you go shopping–whether by yourself or with your parents or friends–think about the Three Rs every time you pull a potential purchase off the shelf. Is it something that is overpackaged or wasteful? If so, Refuse it. Is it something that is made of or packaged in recycled material, or which you can reuse in some way? If so, Reuse it. Is it something that can be recycled easily? If so, Recycle it.

Daily way to go Green#31

Notify The Authorities.
Do you know a polluter? Is a company in your community doing things that are bad for the environment? Don’t think twice about reporting them to the local, state, or federal government. You will be doing yourself and your community a big favor. You might even get a reward!

Daily way to go Green#30

Make Scratch Pads.
Here’s a good way to recycle paper.  When you use a piece of paper on only one side, don’t throw it away when you are done with it.  Instead, put it in a pile with all of the blank sides surfacing up.  When you get a big pile, you can turn the paper into scratch pads.  First, get someone to cut the pile of paper in half.  Then, staple small batches of paper together into “pads.”

Daily way to go Green#29

Look At Labels.

Reading labels can tell you a lot of things.  First, you can find out about a product’s ingredients–whether it contains anything that might be hazardous to your health or the the environment. A label will also tell you how to contact the product’s manufacturer with your questions and comments. Feel free to let them know what’s on your mind. Do you think their product is good?  Let them know!  Could it be better?  Let them know that, too. In particular, let them know if you’ve decided to buy–or not buy–their product for environmental reasons. Companies listen very carefully to what their customers have to say. It doesn’t take very many letters and calls for a company to think seriously about making changes.

P.S sorry I have not been making blogs daily I been busy.

Daily way to go Green#28

Learn About Your Community.
As you travel around your community, watch the local news, or read local papers, looking for things that might be causing environmental problems. Locate sources of pollution. And make suggestions to people in charge about what you think could be done to improve the situation.

Daily way to go Green#27

Keep The Car At Home.
You’ve learned by now that automobiles are one of the single biggest sources of pollution.  Most driving trips are under five miles, and you’d be surprised how many are under one mile.  Try walking, biking, skateboarding, roller-skating, or taking the bus.

Daily way to go Green#26

Join An Environmental Group.
Ther are hundreds of good organizations around the country. Most of them have annual membership fees of $25 or less, and some have special rates for kids or students. Try to find one that focuses on something your are particularly interested in. Go to a meeting, event, or other activity. You’ll probably meet some other kids with similar interests as yours.

Daily way to go Green#25

Invite A Speaker.
A good speaker can provide a lot of useful information and can answer your questions. Almost every environmental group has individuals who will speak to your school or organization, usually for free. Consider hosting a series of speakers, each on a different environmental topic. Even better, invite two people with opposing view points on a single subject. You may be in for an exciting debate!

Daily way to go Green#24

Insulate Your Home.
You may find a lot of energy being wasted right in your own home. After you’ve finished your energy audit, make a list of the things you believe should be done. Your local hardware-store sales person can help you determine how much the improvements will cost, how much energy they will save, and how much money your family will save in reduced energy bills.