the enviroment

             There are many things that we could do to help the environment. We need to help the environment because we live on earth, and this is the only place we can live on right now. If we treat it like the city dump it becomes dirty and unlivable. If we treat it well, the earth stays a clean place, perfect for living, for ourselves and our children.
             In order to save the environment you need to be aware of what you are doing, buying, using, and what it does to the environment.
             There are many ways we can help save the environment everyday. You can reduce the amount of waste you produce by buying products in bulk, rather than in individually wrapped containers. You can also reuse things. Do not throw away unwanted used computer paper, use the other side for scratch paper, then recycle it. Before you throw broken things away, see how much it would take to repair them. Donate used clothes, furniture, toys, books, and magazines to charity. It is also very easy to recycle. You can try to find recycling centers in your area that will accept toner cartridges, aluminum & steel cans, newspapers & phone books, plastic jugs & bottles, glass jars & bottles, shopping bags, car batteries, and motor oil. Another thing you can do if you have a yard to do it in is compost. Compost makes a great fertilizer for your plants. If you try to stay away from using disposable plates, cups, napkins, and plastic ware, that would help. Something people a lot of times don't thi!
             nk of is using rechargeable batteries or renewable alkaline batteries. Whenever possible, use fluorescent lighting. It lasts longer and uses ΒΌ the energy. One very easy thing to do is conserve water. Check your shower heads, to conserve water and lower your bill, you can replace them with low flow shower heads. You can add low flow faucet aerators to your sinks. When you have to replace your toilet look into a low flush toilet. By doing these things, you will not only be helping to conse...

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