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marguicha @marguicha (230350) • Chile 2 Aug 21

I buy less and I recycle a lot. But that is just one person. We need everyone. A couple of years ago I went to the company that had sold me the cellphone. I wasn´t listening well. The young man who checked it told me to buy...

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Do you reuse or recycle old items?

Bill McAlpine @ScotMac (1335) • Edinburgh, Scotland 3 Feb 20

A lot of household rubbish goes to a landfill facility or to a recycling plant but if you have something which is simply worn out or broken would you find another use for it or would you buy a new product? Would you throw away a...

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Search the web n save the planet

Dawn @sonorous (68) • Dubai, United Arab Emirates 11 Sep 18

We all use the net n its incredible spread of information every day, but how about if we could turn this productive and more specifically green n help save the planet? This is where Ecosia comes into picture. A click on one of...

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My workshop is a miracle of recycling!

urbandekay @urbandekay (18278) 2 Mar 13

So, a chap I know had to move from where he was living and lying in his yard was a prefab garage stacked on pallets. "Can I have that or are you taking it with you?" I enquired. I can't remember how many trips it took me to move...

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I have more than 100 things obtained free by recycling

urbandekay @urbandekay (18278) 2 Mar 13

Here is a list 1. Conservatory blinds 2. Conservatory furniture 3. Electric sewing machines 4. Clothes hanger 5. Towel rail 6. Wellington boots 3 pairs 7. Walking boots 2 pairs 8. Work boots 3 pairs 9. Walnut and glass...

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Forest children

didi13 @didi13 (2926) • Romania 8 Apr 12

Among the long road in a hurry, I allowed yesterday to stop a half hour and to join, dear, a project that excited me from the first meeting. That the name, so compelling and romantic. The project is called Forest children and...

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The Fourth R...

BarBaraPrz @BarBaraPrz (51831) • St. Catharines, Ontario 26 Apr 10

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle... what about Repair? The best way to reduce or reuse something is to repair it. But not a lot of people do. They just toss it and get a new one. Landfills are full of stuff that is "broken" but that could...

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Do anyone use recycles paper products?

blue65packer @blue65packer (11826) • United States 18 Sep 09

Like toilet paper or paper towels? I do and have found o brand of toilet paper at Walmart I use. At Fleet farm I founf a brand of paper towels I use. It is a little something I use to help the planet!

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green jobs

Omniscient1 @Omniscient1 (39) • United States 14 Jul 09

I have personally researched several GREEN job websites and gotten frustrated by the experience required sections. Is there any way anyone knows of that someone could intern at a Solar Farm or Hydro facility or Wind farm? Oh, btw,...

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Free Parking!!!

lisa0351 @lisa0351 (303) • United States 1 Jun 09

I just saw on the news that in Cincinnati, Ohio you can park anywhere for free if you have an electric car. However, so far there are only 8 electric cars known in the entire city. I think its a pretty cool idea, and a way to...

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Save the planet: switch the lights off, unplug unused appliances...

zorlone @zorlone (411) • Philippines 2 Mar 09

... so what are the other ways to conserve energy, therefore, prevent global warming, therefore, save the planet? I know this discussion is a bit serious but, saving the planet is. Specially since it's summer in many parts of...

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how much are you willing to sacrifice to save the environment?

doc_alma_jones @doc_alma_jones (822) • Philippines 13 Feb 09

a lot of our activities are anti-nature, without us even realizing it. i know that a lot of people are trying to minimize their carbon footprints and are trying their best to "go green." but how far are you willing to go to...

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Would you support government-mandated recycling?

maezee @maezee (41985) • United States 10 Feb 09

I once heard, in class, that in Japan, people who don't recycle are FINED by the government. Are there any likewise rules in your area regarding recycling? Do you think recycling should be MANDATORY in all areas of the world?...

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Lose your job and save the planet: global recession= less global warming!

TheCasualReporter @TheCasualReporter (283) • France 12 Jan 09

Every cloud has a silver lining. Here's another good reason for the government to stop bailing out businesses and let the recession run deep and long regardless of the human or political cost: reduced economic activity equals...

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Extraterrestrials tell Earthlings: BURN MORE COAL AND OIL!

redyellowblackdog @redyellowblackdog (10629) • United States 8 Jan 09

Yes, it isn't true! As documented in an internationally respected journalistic publication, beings of higher intelligence from outer space, are covertly sending the people of earth an important message. To save the planet, burn...

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Go vegetarian Save the Planet

titaniumsoul @titaniumsoul (1191) • Singapore 24 Nov 08

Can a person go on diet of vegetarian just to save the planet? It works for other people but it doesn't work for me. Is saving the planet more important than saving your job and lifestyle?

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Do a little a day, make a difference each day ^_^

cottonm @cottonm (753) • Malaysia 9 Oct 08

hello friends out there, there is a question in my mind regarding water : Do u left the water flow while u r brushing your teeth or washing your face? if u r, pls do the earth a favor, next time when u noticed it, closed...

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Old subway cars used to create coral reefs......how cool is that????

jclarke @jclarke (69) • Canada 29 Sep 08

I have just finished watching this news piece on the discovery channel about how they gut old subway cars in New York and use them to create coral reefs in the ocean. Basically a team of ocean scientists figure out where new reefs...

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How much garbage do you put out?

mclendon @mclendon (308) • United States 18 Jun 08

Literally. How much garbage does your household produce? Are you conscious of it? Do you try to do things to reduce the amount you throw away? We have a 96 gallon rolling garbage tote that is picked up each week. Last week I...

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Global Warming Is Kicking In!

rockvixen @rockvixen (894) • United States 16 May 08

Don't believe it? You should! Just look at the temperatures on the west coast. 102 and 101, in May!? It's crazy, and here in El Paso, it's cold! Global Warming is slowly creeping up, and many are still not doing anything about it!...

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