*Updated April 2017.
This Earth Day, we want to review some small steps that will help sustain our planet for future generations.
Here are a few easy tips from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Some may seem obvious, but these are great reminders!
1.Try not to waste water. Letting the water run while we brush our teeth, taking unnaturally long showers, and running the dishwasher before it’s full are just a few common habits that waste water. If we try to save a bit of water each day, we are helping preserve our water supply.
2. Drive Less. Instead of driving your car everywhere, why not carpool, take public transportation, bike, or walk? Occasionally walking to the local store or carpooling to an event will help cut down on the amount of pollution filling our air. According to the EPA, you can reduce greenhouse omissions by 16,000 pounds a year if you leave your car at home just twice a week. If driving less isn’t an option for you, maybe consider investing in a hybrid vehicle or car with great gas mileage when it’s time for a new car.
3. Save electricity when you can. Is it necessary to leave a light or TV on when you are not in the room? Do you need to leave appliances plugged in while you are out of town for a week? Unplugging – even if just once in a while – will help save electricity. You can also replace light bulbs and electronics with energy saving versions. You’ll save on your electric bill and help our planet.
4. Recycle. We all know paper, plastics, and glass can be recycled, and hopefully we are all separating our recycling from our trash. But, did you know you can also recycle old electronics? Find a local place to recycle your old phones, and help prevent hazardous substances from polluting our planet.
5. Reuse. A lot of what we want to throw away can be reused into something helpful or adorable. Get in touch with your creative side and make an art project for your kids or a great decoration for your house.
Bonus Tip: We’ve noticed most companies now offer to send paperless options for monthly bills, including most of our insurance companies. Paying your bills online saves you time, and saves the trees.
Check our https://www.epa.gov/earthday for a more ideas to help save the future of our planet.
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