7 Eco-Tips from Captain Planet
Start a Carpool! To counterattack the smog and acid rain caused by our cars' exhaust, the best thing to do is carpool or use mass transit. Fewer cars on the road means less exhaust. And it's more fun to ride with a friend!
Be an Environmentally Conscious Consumer! You can cast your vote to save the environment each time you open your wallet. Buy products that use recycled materials and less packaging. Buy products in bulk. And try never to buy single use/disposable items.
Check Your Bulbs! Don't waste energy by using a light bulb that has higher wattage than needed. You can also save energy and money by installing more efficient, compact fluorescent bulbs and turning them off when you're not in the room.
Recycle, Recycle, Recycle! From newspaper, to egg cartons, to organic materials such as leaves and yard clippings, lots of things can be recycled. Even coffee grounds can be used as fertilizer for some plants. So don't throw away what you can use again!
Save Water by Checking the Location of Your Sprinklers! Save water by not watering your driveways or sidewalks. Make sure sprinklers are properly located and are turned to a moderate level. And water your lawn in the evening to prevent evaporation.
Supermarket Tip! Here's a tip on how you can exercise your Power as an environmentally concerned consumer: avoid single-serving and multi-pack food items. Their excessive packaging is extremely wasteful. Buy food in bulk and store it in resealable containers. And of course, bring your own reusable bag to carry home your groceries, or ask for papers bags rather than plastic.
Non-toxic Alternative! Instead of using a commercial drain cleaner, which is highly toxic, you can use a solution of baking soda and vinegar to take care of a drain clog. Simply pour a handful of baking soda down the drain followed by a half a cup of vinegar. Cover the drain with a heavy pot or stopper, as this will force the pressure down and clear the clog instead of allowing the mixture to fizz up out of the drain.
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