1.Get Moving. Bike and walk as much as possible to keepchemicals from running off into waterways.
2.Don't release pets pets, such as fish or snakes, into rivers, lakes, or oceans. Non-native animals can harm an ecosystem.
3.Participate in beach and river clean-ups.
4.Be a water moniter. Report water leaks or drips at home, school, and every other place you go.
5. Take showers rather than baths. Baths may only use a certin amount of water but quick showers use even less.
6. Never Ever release helium ballons into the air, it could harm animals like sea turtles who think they are food.
7.Mash left over soap slivers together to make more and keep it from going down the drain.
8.Avoid using the toilet as a trash can Don't put gum, paper, ect. into a toilet, it's bad for the water!
9.SCOOP THE POOP! Pet feces are also a water pollutant, so, PICK IT UP!
10.When your family stays at a hotel reuse towels wash clothes and sheets.
11. Paint "NO DUMPING" on storm drains (with non toxic paint)
12.Reuse water bottles!
13.Water plants in the morning, water doesn't evaporate as fast when the air is cool.
14.Recycle!!!!!!
15.Volunteer at an aquarium to learn about marine life.
16. Scrape left overs into the trash instead of making compost.
17.Leash law! dogs can scare away animals that live on the beach.
18. Only buy what you NEED. (definitoin of need: nesscisary for life!)
19. Don't feed wild animals, they need to be able to provide for themselves.
20. Share these tips with friends and family!
*I don't get the piont of #16 it's sort of stupid! Down with trash! Compost is a yes!!!*
4 comments:
It really depends how long your shower is.
i agree number 16 sucks!
This is a great list. Glad you have posted it. I don't understand their thinking with #16 either. I will get the book back out and see if they have more of an explanation. As long as it is plant material it can be composted instead of being put down the disposal which uses additional water and increases the workload for our water facility. It also seems better to compost plant material than put it in the trash in order to slow the fill rate of the dump and to return nutrients to our gardens and yards. Maybe they were talking about leftover meatloaf or other meat containing casseroles? (Which should not be composted.)
OK, I got the book back out and #16 really says,"Scrape leftovers into the trash instead of rinsing them down the disposal, or make compost." Note that comma! So I think they mean trash or compost is better than rinsing the dishes in the sink. Rinsing and disposals use a lot of water and then that water has to be cleaned (energy use) or is allowed to flow into a creek or river which is not good for the animal life downstream. Can you edit your original post? Thanks!
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