What are some simple productive environmental projects.?

Question

My teacher is offering extra credit if we do something healthy for the environment. Other than going around picking up trash, what other ideas can you help me with. I found that in order to volunteer officially at most organizations you have to register and all that seems too time consuming. Help please.

Answer 1

What about creating the “Only boil as much as you need” campaign? just for your school.  With a simple mark on the side of the kettle at the minimum point for those who just want one cuppa.  Not a large gesture, but a small start to raise awareness of combating climate change.  First step for some, credit for you.

Answer 2

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you can volunteer at www agua-luna com, no registration, no sign on fee, nothing. you can help out online or on site. for more info visit www agua-luna com or feel free to contact me personally through the site.

martin

Answer 3

Simply plant stuff.  Learn a little bit about planting, don't plant exotic stuff - only native species, and ask the land owner before you plant.  Start maybe with your local Soil and Water Conservation District (phone book under government) or someone at the local high school can put you in touch with a conservation agancy / club / consultant.

Answer 4

Commit to riding a bicycle.

The bicycle is the most efficient vehicle around;

it's cheap,

uses no gas ("Al Qaeda hates this vehicle"),

easy to repair,

lasts a long time,

can be dunked in water and still be rideable,

might be rideable even if thrown of a 2nd story building,

and I feel that, in moderation, for every hour I give in cycling,

I get at least an hour back in longevity: both in general and in youthfulness.

It requires no membership to any organization.

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Good luck.

Answer 5

Why dont you recommend stuff like occupancy sensors for lighting controls in bathrooms/stairs, or low flow shower heads, or programmable thermostats for areas in your school, provided they they are'nt already there in your school?

lighting controls save between 10% - 30% energy and cost approximately $200 and maybe $100 to install and generally have a good return on investment. You will have to do the math and calculate the lighting power density (W/s.f.) in any one bathroom, and plug that number into an occupancy schedule, to calculate the amount of energy used by the lights, and then recommend a retrofit (occupancy sensor).

Answer 6

Recycle, reuse, turn off lights-water..., turn down thermostat, walk more.