Green Tips
The Three R's of Helping the Environment
Living green is easier than you think! Our everyday decisions can have a big impact on the environment. We just need to use our noodle and follow the three R's of living a greener life. Check out the green tips in the slide show. Many are easy ideas you can do yourself. Or, you can pass it on to parents or other adults. If you have a great idea, submit a tip of your own! We'll post in the slide show.
Recycle what you can.
Living green is easier than you think! Our everyday decisions can have a big impact on the environment. We just need to use our noodle and follow the three R's of living a greener life. Check out the green tips in the slide show. Many are easy ideas you can do yourself. Or, you can pass it on to parents or other adults. If you have a great idea, submit a tip of your own! We'll post in the slide show.
Recycle what you can.
Aerosol cans (completely empty)
Aluminum cans, foil (clean)
Aluminum foil (clean)
Antifreeze
Batteries
Cardboard Cereal boxes (remove lining)
Computer paper
Cardboard Egg cartons
Food cans
Junk mail
Laundry bottles (remove caps and lids)
Magazines and newspapers
Oil
Phone books
Plastic bottles
Tissue boxes
Used envelopes
Wrapping paper
Reuse or donate what you can't.
Clothing
Computers
Electronic equipment (TVs, stereos, phones, video game consoles, etc.)
Used sporting goods
Books
Reduce where you can.
Turn off the lights when you leave a room
Rechargeable batteries instead of disposable ones.
Unplug appliances not in use
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