Name 5 things I can realistically do to help our environment.?

Question

I also want to show my kids how to help.

Answer 1

Recycle ,use bio-degratable products, use public transportation, no aerosol products, and plant a tree

Answer 2

1. Drive less: It reduces GHG emissions, saves you money, gives you exercise, and helps us move towards independence from Middle Eastern oil.

2. Buy local produce and eat less meat. Food has to travel a shorter distance and also requires less fuel and water. Animal waste (p**p) is also a major source of water pollution. Bonus: fresh local veggies taste better.

3. Use fewer disposables- these include plastic bags, food containers, coffee cups. They all get put into a landfill, which releases methane (a GHG). Landfills are sturdier now, so they leach less, but there is still a risk. Also, as more trash piles up, more land has to be used for disposal. Also- all these products consume fuel to be produced. Bonus: do you really like having that c**p around anyway? Doesn't a nice tote bag look much better?

4. Shut off the AC, open your windows and enjoy the weather. Do this in your house, or also in your car at low speeds. At higher speeds there's wind resistance and you'll burn more fuel.  By saving energy, you also save money!

5. Read the news, and stay informed.

Answer 3

Since you are showing your children how to save the enviroment have fun with it like you can:

1. Plant a tree together

2. Recycle with them and reward them

3. Teach them how littering destroys our beautiful Earth

4. Teach them about saving water and how it can help them in their future.

5. Go ride bicycles with them to places instead of driving since, you should drive less because it pollutes the air.

Try having fun with them saving the enviorment!!!!

Answer 4

1 dont use paper or plastic bags and use reusable bags they cost a$1.00 and you canuse it over again and again.

2 use the new light bolbs the twerly ones.

3when you take a shower try to take less of your normal time.

4turn of the lights and use candels and turnof the tv and play card games or go out side an play sports.

5RECEYCEL AND HELP THE NEIGHBORHOOD:-]

Answer 5

1. recycle

2. drive less ( walk or carpool)

3. Energy effient appliances, light bulbs, hybrid cars, etc, turn off things when not using them. (only if you happen to need a new one anyway)

4. Don't litter

5. Get other people to do it too.

Answer 6

You have gotten many good answers, but no one has the most important one-   BREED   LESS

Answer 7

-Prefer showers to bath and take shorter showers

-Put off any electronic appliance that is not used including the computer

-Don't use AC when it's not really hot and don't push it until you get cold

-Use less paper for writing and for cleaning

-Prefer public transportation

-bonus: Recycle

Answer 8

1) Change your light bulbs to the energy saving spiral fluorescents that are made for use in normal sockets.

2) Walk or ride a bicycle when feasible, rather than driving.

3) Recycle everything you can.  Buy items with less packaging.

4) Set your thermostat slightly lower in winter and higher in summer.  Turn off lights when not needed.  Use small appliances instead of the oven where practical (microwave, toaster oven, etc.)

5) Conserve water.  Turn water off when brushing your teeth.  Don't run the washer for just a few items.  Take shorter showers.

6) Hang your clothes out to dry when possible, rather than using the dryer.