What are things I can do to help preserve the earth?

Question

what are some things I can change about my everyday life to help reduce the many problems with our earth today? My grandma has been recycling everything in the house like crazy for an upwards of 20 years so I've already got that part figured out (although there may be some things that CAN be recycled that I just don't know about yet.)

Other than recycling...

Does the use of certain products make a big difference on the environment such has; hairspray, household cleaners, nail polish etc.? ANYTHING you can think of... I'm willing to try new things in order to help make a change.

Anybody have any good websites?

Answer 1

I would plant more trees.

Answer 2

like some light bulbs use less energy than others........... and what else..............uh...................o... and like spray from cans releases carbon dioxide...?   I guess just like plant a tree er something.

Answer 3

well you could pick up trash .

Answer 4

Wow! Many great ideas from others.

Try living with minimal consumption of all thing that comes from Nature and try not to use any chemicals like soap, makeup. gasoline etc

Please do not mix energy waste with saving the earth.

Answer 5

Preserve the Earth?  Put it in a jar of formaldehyde.

Answer 6

There are lots of things you can do to be more eco-friendly!

One good site is www.care2.com

If you're into more natural and less chemical alternatives, you can try www.communitycures.com .  They are mostly about natural cures, but you can find lots of other information there too.

Good luck!  :-)

Answer 7

Im so happy someone asked this question !

Ok, well i am just about the Biggest and Proudest Tree Hugger out there. So i do pride my self on recycling and Conserving.

Here are some awesome things you can do to help the earth.

1.When you brush your teeth, dont turn the water on when the tooth brush is in your mouth.

2.Recycle every CAN you use this summer. Keep them in a bin, and then when its about over with summer, take them to the nearest place that will recycle them.

3.try not to litter, and even if its not your trash, pick it up if you see it on the ground.

4.use less gas if you can. try car pooling, taking the bus, riding a bike, or even just walking or jogging.

5.if possible, use solor light. you know those spiral lightbulbs ? They are enviornment safe. so you could start using those !

6.when you throw out plactic that is ring like. such as soda can holders, cut them in every ring so that if an animal gets stuck in them, they can get out.

7.if a food is Biodegradable, put it in the yard, it helps the soil.

8.Make a protest against cutting down so many trees.

I really hope that this will help you :) Have fun and Good Luck !

Answer 8

actually dying would probably be the best way...

but the things others have mentioned would be good too

Answer 9

Are there lights on that are not necessary?

Is there a radio or TV on in an empty room?

Is an unoccupied room being heated or cooled?

Could you lower or raise the thermostat a few degrees, and still be comfortable by changing how you are dressed?

Did you take any car trips this week that could have been consolidated?

Are chargers for phones or other electronics plugged in but not being used?

I unplug things I'm not using automatically now and it's an easy way to start helping.

Answer 10

You can use energy saving lights, try to prevent using a lot of gas, reuse, recycle, and reduce.

Answer 11

Always unplug electrical devices from the outlet because even if the device is turned off, it's still using up energy.

Here is an article from the Dallas Morning News that I thought was helpful:

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/...

Answer 12

some really awesome sites you could go to that have some info on what you are looking for are

www. treehugger .com

www. green.alltop.com

trust me especially with the last one it has the major green sites on the web in one place and is updated daily i love it and go on in everyday

Answer 13

you could-

pick up trash

use energy saving light bulbs

recycle cans and bottles

use paper bags a stores

don't use plastic bottles, refill the reusable ones

ect......................................

Answer 14

Plant more trees and try compostioning food scraps.

Answer 15

Use bags of your own to take to the grocery store so you're not getting plastic and adding to waste and your not getting paper and destroying trees.

I also use method cleaners (can get at Target and almost anywhere now). They're cleaning products do not contain harmful toxins. Seventh Generation is another one that I find in my local store.

Answer 16

Everyone is talking about being Green or eco-friendly these days.  Getting organized is actually very beneficial to the environment.  Here are some thoughts on how organizing your life is earth friendly:

• When you organize, you get rid of that which you no longer need.  If you sell it or donate it, you are recycling.  Get rid of what you don’t use and recycle it to someone who can use it.  Some great sites for recycling are Craig’s List/free or www.freecycle.com.

• If you know what you already have, you will consume less.  People tend to overbuy because they don’t remember already having plenty.  Save money and earth’s resources by knowing your inventory and only buying what you truly need.

• Many garages are breeding grounds for pollutants which are not only earth un-friendly, but also kid and pet un-friendly.  By organizing your space, you can make sure you don’t have anything hazardous laying around.  Check with your local government agency to find the nearest hazardous waste disposal site.

• Save a tree – recycle that paper.  Most people save/file/pile up way paper that they absolutely do not need.  Having organized paperwork will save you stress and most likely a tree or two.  



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Answer 17

The use of products is your main problem, as consumption is the single biggest contributor to ecological destruction.

Minimise your purchases, and you will be on the road (or cycle lane) to environmental bliss.

Answer 18

be thrifty to all your necessities..

you save money.. you save the earth.

Answer 19

stop breathing so you won't let out any carbon dioxide??