What do you do to help the world become a greener place?

Question

Like recycle, buy an electric car ect.

Answer 1

Replaced my  incandescent bulbs with CFL's, use programmable thermostats, recycle and carpool. All easy to do, saves money and I feel better about myself.

Answer 2

use reusable shopping bags, and keep the thermostat at 68

Answer 3

1) car pool

2) walk to places that are close by

3) turn off lights/tv/copmputer etc,, when not in use

4) buy canvas bags to do your shopping in

5) recycle

6) feed local animals

7) Be vegetarian

8) use less water - turn off water when not using it directly

9) use handerchiefs versus tissues

10) use dish wash rags versus paper towel

11) support local farmers, buy food from local places

12) don't buy things unless you really need them. example if you already have loads of clothes don't buy more clothes just cause there is sale!

13) ask about how your products were made, or food was from

14) wear warm clothes in the house versus turning up the heat

15) use loads of blankets at night instead of turning up the heat

16) grow your own veggies or herbs

17) plant a tree

18) do a full load of washing versus just few clothes

19)read political news to see what your governement is doing, and support good green movements

20) instead of having children, adopt a child

21) read grist.org for more ideas!

Answer 4

Recycling pretty much...

Answer 5

I quit smoking, bought a small car and reuse my shopping bags.  Also, my light bulbs are energy efficient, I don't turn them on during the day, and we just bought a 90% efficiency furnace.  Baby steps.

Answer 6

I educate people about the AWESOMNESS of nature through my  eshow about the  COOL animals in my  area. So far I've shown people HUGE hickory horned devil caterpillars, DEADLY

black widows, fish that breathe out of water, and about fifty other INCREDIBLE animals!

I also use cloth grociery bags, pick up trash when I see it, and try to leave parks better than they were when I came to film.

Answer 7

Change A Light Bulb.

By replacing a standard bulb with a compact fluorescent one you will get more light for less money and save a lot of energy.

Contribute To A Good Cause.

You don't have to contribute a lot of money.  In fact, you don't have to contribute money at all.  A local environmental group probably can use your and your friends' help in a variety of ways.  By volunteering for just a few hours a week, you'll be making a worthwhile contribution to the environment.  It will make you feel really good!

Feed The Birds.

Birds need water to drink and foot to eat.  Feeding birds not only brings a bit of nature to your backyard, it also helps rid the yard of  many kinds of bugs.  you can hang a birdfeeder from a tree or place it outside your window, or build a birdbath in your yard from which the birds can drink water

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

to name a few the are more at the web site below.

Answer 8

Leave boogers in public places.

Answer 9

Stop having children. The human population explosion is the biggest problem affecting out environment. You hear about the environment every day ,yet everyone completely ignores this part of the problem. If there were eventually less people on this planet, there would be less damage to the environment, due to less resources needing to be used, and less natural habitats being destroyed for living space for people.