Planting trees for theenvironment

Yes, we planted a tree in our backyard this year to help the environment. We also recycle aluminum and plastic. We don't water our yard much to help conserve water but this does mean our yard is sort of brown and not pretty green. We combine trips in the car and do them all at once instead of a bunch of little trips using more gas. I think all our small things can add up if we all do what we can.

1. cleaning up the areas and streets. 2. using ecofriendly landscaping 3. using ecofriendly gardening 4. ecofriendly lights 5. purifying water 6. using less electricity. maybe in the winter, light your fireplace instead. use blankets. 7. take a stroll to short distances and enjoy your environment while you still have it. 8. eat and shop locally. 9. become a vegetarian and save the animals. 10. raise spoiled indoor pets.

I try to remember, although I don't always succeed by any means, not to burn every light in my house or leave the T.V. on when I go out. I try to recycle even though my apartment complex doesn't have recycling bins which I think is criminal. I buy the planet friendly light bulbs and try to take the bus instead of the paratransit when it's warm enough for me not to go into spasms. That is coming to an end soon because it's getting cold.

One of the main things we need to do is to get away from our dependence on oil and other fossil fuels. We need to concentrate on taking better advantage of all the RENEWABLE energy sources we have available for us. Solar panels, wind energy turbines, tidal energy turbines, and hydroelectric energy are all options that we really need to start to expand our use of. Sunlight, wind, and water are all capable of generating electricity. Some coastal towns are starting to experiment with using the power of the tides to turn energy-generating turbines. Cars can me designed to run using something other than gasoline. We already have the technology, but politics and corporate greed from the oil companies prohibit wide-spread expansion of their use. On a smaller, more personal level, we should all switch the light bulbs in our homes and offices from the old-fashioned incandescent bulbs to the new compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs. According to EnergyStar.com, CFL bulbs use 75% less energy than the old incandescent bulbs, and they last up to TEN TIMES longer! Also, each CFL bulb you install will save you an average of $30 over its lifetime, and will pay for itself in about six months. Speaking from personal experience on this issue, I can tell you that these statement are true for the most part from what I can tell. We bought our new home in late 2006, and the first thing I did when we move in was to replace all of the cheap incandescent bulbs in our home with CFL bulbs. The bulbs I bought were equivalent to 60-watt incandescent bulbs, yet they are only 13-watt bulbs. In the 3 1/2 years since we moved in, I haven't had to replace ANY of the bulbs I installed when we moved in in 2006, and they all still work like new, so I know they last longer than old-fashioned light bulbs. While they DO cost more to purchase than incandescent bulbs, I highly recommend that you install them in your house, even if you have to do them one at a time. They will certainly last longer, and will save you money over time. Recycling is also important. Most urban areas have companies that will provide recycling bins for use in your home. Our recycling service is provided by the same company that picks up our regular trash. They pick up our recycling once per week. It is important to keep recyclables out of our landfills and incinerators. Do a little research to find out about recycling opportunities in your area, and do your best to take advantage of them. If everyone does at least a little recycling, the results could be great. We should try to reduce the amount of driving we do by as much as possible. I admit that I do a lot of driving while I am working. I have to pull a utility trailer a lot, because I often have to haul tools and things that I need to work with. However, when I am not working, I try to drive as little as possible. There are a couple of stores nearby where I can buy about anything I need, so I take my backpack and jump on my bike when possible instead of driving down to the store. About the only time I drive to those stores is when I am getting things that have to be refrigerated, when I have to get more than will fit in my backpack, or when I am in a really big hurry to get something. Otherwise, I will ride the bike as long as I can haul everything I need on my back. There are many things we can do to help our environment. Even small efforts by you and your friends will add up to more results over time than you can imagine. Get your friends involved, and don't litter. We do not own this planet. We are only borrowing it from future generations, and we have a responsibility to them, and to the animals who share our planet, to take care of the Earth, and to work to repair the damages that have already been done...

okay quit smoking, and be sure your car isnt polluting the air, pick up your trash and dont dump it on the beach sands, dont use hair spray, dont poison your crops use natural stuff to kill bugs, pick up your debris and dump it into waste cans, dont dump oil on parking lots as it goes to the ocean and pollutes the water, never ever dump the plastic rings from cartons of cola as they get into the water and the birds get their heads entangled in them. dont dump thousands of pounds of oil from freighters into the ocean and kill the fish and fowl, think about our world and keep it clean. we dont dump crap all over our living rooms so dont do it in your towns and cities either.

Use of water. This is a limited resource and we need to pay attention to when and how much we use. I know that we are on a water world but most of that is unusable for our consumption.

Hi Sender, There are so many steps to take if everyone would try and do a little of it, it certainly would go a long way. Recycling is a great idea, there are bins you can purchase to seperate glass, plastic and cans. This certainly would help the tons of space that could be saved at the dump site. Another useful hint is to have a compost, most think of this as something dirty and stinky, but in reality, there are many brands that offer scented or with potpurri. You simply add your left over foods to this unti, push a button and it does the work for you. The end result is a nice base for your your plants. When it comes to vehicles, thank goodness I don't use it as much. My children either walk or ride a bus to school, while the bus is still releasing toxins and fumes, it is still one less vehicle on the road. Thanks for letting me share, have a great day :)