One green day – Notepads and books made from recycled paper take 70 to 90 percent less energy
At school Notepads and books made from recycled paper take 70 to 90 percent less energy to make. Using recycled paper helps prevent the destruction of forests— which are important because forests remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Break time Thelast person out of a classroom can save several days’ worth of electricity every year, just by turning off lights before leaving. And stocking a reusable lunchbox with locally bought foods makes your lunch more eco-friendly.
Temperature Moving the thermostat down 2 degrees in winter and up 2 degrees in summer can save as much as 2 tons (2 t) of greenhouse gas each year. Using ceiling fans instead of air-conditioning in summer saves tons more.
Waste Composting food scraps and recycling containers cuts carbon dioxide emissions from manufacturing new materials, and methane emissions from garbage dumps. Recycling half your household waste can save 2,4-00 pounds [1,100 kg] of greenhouse gas per year.
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Goodnight world Finally, switching off lights, computers, and other gadgets before bed might seem obvious, yet many people forget to do this. If you make the effort you can help save the planet while you sleep!
Going to bed If you turn off running water when you brush your teeth, you can save at least 2 gallons (7.6 I] of water each time you clean them, which adds up to 1,460 gallons (5,526 I] of water a year.
