How to Do Simple Things That Improve Our Environment

Often when we think of ways to save the environment we think of major policies or initiatives. However, the best way is to start local, very local with yourself. This "How To" provides very simple things to do that will help you save our environment.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Use public transportation. Drive less.
2. Walk. It is great for your health and for the environment.
3. If you use many pencils, use mechanical ones.
4. Reuse paper and plastic bags. A plastic or paper bag can be used more than once for holding your lunch. Reuse them at the supermarket.
5. If you are a water drinker, reuse the plastic water bottle.
6. Use a coffee mug at work instead of paper coffee cups.
7. Buy milk and juices that come in cardboard containers.
8. Buy paper products (napkins, paper towels, toilet paper, etc.) made from recycled paper.
9. Use energy-efficient light bulbs.

Tips & Warnings

• Garbage Warrior, www.garbagewarrior.com, is an interesting and though-provoking DVD.