What do you do for the environment?

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Canada
December 19, 2007 7:45pm CST
I know saving the environment is a big task and sometimes seems overwhelming. But it can be as simple as doing little things. what are some of the little things you do?
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• Philippines
20 Dec 07
There are many little things we can do to help save the environment. Here are some of the little things i do: 1. sorting out recyclable materials like bottles, plastics bags and newspapers. 2. not wasting water-closing the faucet after use and making sure there is no leak. 3. by supporting our city policy on proper waste management.separating biodegrable materials from non-biodegradable materials.
• Canada
20 Dec 07
Thats great! You're doing quite a bit to help the environment. I also recycle bottles, plastic bags, and newspapers. I also always try to turn off the facets when I'm done using them. Our city does not have a policy of separating biodegrable materials from non-biodegradable materials though. We don't do compost anymore because we have no use for it. Good On you!
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@dianne17k (587)
• Philippines
24 Dec 07
I guess little things people do count. I reuse plastic bags and make used bond paper into pads so I could use them as scribbling pads that way I no longer need to buy scribbling pads and get to really use the paper before I throw them.
• Canada
25 Dec 07
Wow thats a really neat idea. I like how you bond paper together to make scribbling pads. We sometimes use old scraps of paper but don't often bond them together. What do you use to bond them together?
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• Philippines
26 Dec 07
I use padding glue but Elmer's can bind paper together just the same...
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@balasri (26537)
• India
24 Dec 07
I don't smoke and my car too.I try not to use plastic bags.A plant as many trees as possible in our colony and in our school.
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• Canada
25 Dec 07
Its good that you don't smoke. Smoking is bad for your health as well as the environment. I think I should plant more trees too but I'm terrible at keeping plants alive. You live on a colony? Where do you live?
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@balasri (26537)
• India
26 Dec 07
I live in CIT Colony Chennai. India and I am A HR Manager in an employment agency sending people abroad.
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@KKKBsmom (1092)
• United States
11 Feb 08
I think the only thing we really do... is save aluminum cans... oh yeah... we use natural fertilizers... you know.. from our animals... they do wonders on the rose bushes! LOL
• Canada
12 Feb 08
Hehe well sounds like you're off to a great start!
@jzjqdkd (273)
• China
21 Sep 08
for me i do something i can to create a clean environment for us ,such as using bags as few as possible, avoiding to make more rubbish and contaminate the environment, go some place using energy -saving system,etc.
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• Canada
8 Oct 08
It sounds like you do like to think about the environment in your everyday life. This is a refreshing change. 5 years ago the majority of people wouldn't even have given it a second thought. Keep it up and keep this world green and beautiful!
@mchlgryn (106)
• Philippines
3 Jan 08
Everyone should contribute to help save our environment. Saving the environment means saving our life and the kids future. For more tips, please visit fightglobalwarming.com.
• Canada
3 Jan 08
Thank you! That is a great message. I will definately check out that link. In Canada they have a pretty good program called flickoff. I believe its www.flickoff.org Its really good because it attracts youth's attention.
@Zelmarq (12585)
• Cebu City, Philippines
6 Jan 08
I am saving energy and conserve the use of water coz it helps in the caring for for our environment.
• Canada
6 Jan 08
Right on. Saving energy and conserving water are very important. We have a lot of resources here but quite frequently in the summer they put on water restrictions because of the low level of the reservoires. Saving energy and water also saves money!
• United States
23 Jan 08
I recently quit smoking!!
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• Canada
23 Jan 08
Wow wait to go! That is a really hard thing to do. I have been cutting down a lot recently and going months without smokes but I can't quite kick it completely. I find chewing gum helps a bit. What do you do to fight the cravings?
@mkmsam531 (267)
• Philippines
2 Feb 08
Yes, saving the environment is a big task. But i want to be a part of the solution, so here are the little things i do to help save the environment. I save electricity by changing the lightings to CFL which is energy efficient,making sure that when i put off an appliance i unplug it. I recycle papers. I do not smoke because it can contribute to air pollution.
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• Canada
2 Feb 08
Awesome! I really like your attitude towards the environment. I agree with you. I unfortunately smoke. I feel really bad for doing it. Its my one vice that some day I will get rid of. I do all the other things though. Thanks for sharing
@lucgeta (924)
• France
26 Dec 07
The usual stuff, recycling paper, plastic, glass and metal cans. Try not to use the car a couple of days in a week. Avoid water and electricity waste. By now, we should be pushing a little further like using solar roofs or better insulation, the government is subsiding so it's time for a step forward.
• Canada
28 Dec 07
I'd really like to use solar roofs. I don't own my own home though so I don't really have say in that. We got new windows and replaced a couple of doors. We got a rebate from the hydro company for making our home more energy efficient.
• United States
8 Feb 08
i pick up my dogs poop in the park..i don't litter..and my wife and i recyle our cans and newspapers...and i don't pick up my grass clippins but leave them on the ground when i cut the grass instead of putting them in a bag for the city to pick up
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• Canada
8 Feb 08
those are some great things that you do for the environment! Things like not littering, and picking up after your dog also keep our living spaces clean. I don't know about you, but stepping in doggie do do can definately make my smile turn into a frown. I like that you use your grass clippins as natural compost. I don't think anyone has mentioned that one yet. My mom does that too as she uses a push mower. Thanks for your ideas.
@theprogamer (10534)
• United States
28 Dec 07
Recycle whatever I can (namely empty aluminium cans and glass bottles). I also reuse things when possible and reasonable.
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• Canada
28 Dec 07
Reusing is also very good. We often donate things to the SPCA thrift shop. This is great because it also helps the animals at the SPCA. We often trade items within my family as well. Do they do recycling pick-up where you live?
@koward (7)
• Algeria
6 Jan 08
i think the persons consumption habits can do a big effection on the environment.for instance,people shopping in the super-mall can always be attracted by the goods that with beautiful package ,by the reasonable price,but for me,i 'd rather choosing those goods designed with environment protection concept,if there's a choice .sometimes such goods can cost you much more money,i don't care coz i believe it is worthful.so when i want to buy some batteries for my digital equipments,there's no hesitation that i will choose the rechargeable type,though it's more expensive than the alkaline-batterise.and also ,i'd like to persuade my friends and colleagues to do the same thing as i did.^_^
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• Canada
6 Jan 08
Actually the recharable batteries end up being cheaper in the long run. I've used them for years. When you have digital cameras etc the money you save from not having to purchase tons of batteries is great.