What Can I Do?
Tips for Sustainable Changes
Through daily behavior changes, we can all make a difference in the quality of our environments. Read on to see where you can make a difference;
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How big is your ecological footprint?! Follow through to this link to find out. |
Power Down
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About 20% of the energy you use at home powers electrical appliances like televisions, DVD players, stereos, coffee makers, toasters, and microwaves—even when they’re turned off. |
How to Prepare for school vacations
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In the past our school district has spent up to $230,000 for electricity and $98,000 on natural gas for just one month of utilities. Vacation time is an easy opportunity to save on energy costs and to reduce our carbon footprint. |
Create a Garden
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The garden is a perfect setting for your science lab. Or just take a walk around the school grounds for an experiential learning opportunity. |
Less to the Landfills
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Enough edible food to feed 49 million people ends up in landfills in the U.S. each year. |
Transportation
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When you avoid car idling you're saving gasoline, a precious and expensive commodity, and not polluting the atmosphere with toxic tailpipe emissions. |