In the last several years politicians have been urging citizens to be aware of how their behaviors are destroying the environment and that simple things that they do can help fix the problem. Global warming is ahuge dilemma in the environment and the rate of erosion in some coastal communities is alarming. Also, with the global warming it is melting \destroyingmuch of Antarctica's glaciers creating an increased water volume in the ocean that is now covering land at an alarming rate|frightening speed] as well. This article will give you several ways on helping the environment such as recycling and/or reusing your carryout food containers and paper bags, replacing your light bulbs, using other typesof transportation and cutting back your meat consumption.
Step One: Recycle & Reuse A majority of Americans do not recycle on a weekly basis.
One reason is that itcharges more money. The average cost to having a recycling service pick up your items is just $20 for a year. In some states\areas, incentives are given to communities that participate in recycling. One such community is in Terrace Park, Ohio. This small town decided to pay for recycling for the entire town of 2,000 residents. Today more than 90% of the residents recycle, up from just 30%. When homeowners recycle all of your plastic, glass and paper items it will greatly reduce your household garbage amount which will then reduce the size of trash landfills. Another important way to reuse items is to bringyour own bags to go\when shopping. Typically, when a shopper goes to the grocery store, they use 4 plastic sacks. If youbring your own bag, it saves those 4 bags from getting thrown away. Many stores have created beautiful reusable bags at a low cost to encourage this. In Europe all sacks given by the market will result in a fee. This is very effective in encouraging people to use their own bags.
Step Two: Replace your Light Bulbs
An easy energy saving solution that will help the environment long term is to replace all of your light bulbs in your home. The more energy efficient ones are a bit more expensive, but the savings over time and benefits outweigh the initial cost.
Step Three: Alternative Modes of Transportation
If each person would choose 1 day a week to not use their car, the air quality would greatly improve and as a result it will help the ozone layers. Try to carpool with a coworker, ride your bike to school or walk to the store that isclose by instead. Also, sell your gas guzzling SUV and buy a smaller vehicle as well.
Step Four: Reduce Meat Consumption
Recent studies show that the cost and energy used to provide meat to people is a costly one that is also affecting the environment. It was reported that if Americans cut out 2-3 hamburgers a week it would be equal to taking all of the SUV's off the roads in air quality and environmental toxins. Not only does it help the environment, but eating a vegetarian meal here and there will help|improve] your health as well.
Step One: Recycle & Reuse A majority of Americans do not recycle on a weekly basis.
One reason is that itcharges more money. The average cost to having a recycling service pick up your items is just $20 for a year. In some states\areas, incentives are given to communities that participate in recycling. One such community is in Terrace Park, Ohio. This small town decided to pay for recycling for the entire town of 2,000 residents. Today more than 90% of the residents recycle, up from just 30%. When homeowners recycle all of your plastic, glass and paper items it will greatly reduce your household garbage amount which will then reduce the size of trash landfills. Another important way to reuse items is to bringyour own bags to go\when shopping. Typically, when a shopper goes to the grocery store, they use 4 plastic sacks. If youbring your own bag, it saves those 4 bags from getting thrown away. Many stores have created beautiful reusable bags at a low cost to encourage this. In Europe all sacks given by the market will result in a fee. This is very effective in encouraging people to use their own bags.
Step Two: Replace your Light Bulbs
An easy energy saving solution that will help the environment long term is to replace all of your light bulbs in your home. The more energy efficient ones are a bit more expensive, but the savings over time and benefits outweigh the initial cost.
Step Three: Alternative Modes of Transportation
If each person would choose 1 day a week to not use their car, the air quality would greatly improve and as a result it will help the ozone layers. Try to carpool with a coworker, ride your bike to school or walk to the store that isclose by instead. Also, sell your gas guzzling SUV and buy a smaller vehicle as well.
Step Four: Reduce Meat Consumption
Recent studies show that the cost and energy used to provide meat to people is a costly one that is also affecting the environment. It was reported that if Americans cut out 2-3 hamburgers a week it would be equal to taking all of the SUV's off the roads in air quality and environmental toxins. Not only does it help the environment, but eating a vegetarian meal here and there will help|improve] your health as well.
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Chuck R Stewart recently purchased several cases of carryout and paper bags for his restaurant.
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