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Start a Carpool!
To counterattack the smog and acid
rain caused by our cars' exhaust, the best thing to do is carpool
or use mass transit. Fewer cars on the road means less exhaust.
And it's more fun to ride with a friend!
Get Involved!
It's up to us to save our planet,
so get involved in an environmental organization. Check with your
local zoo, chamber of commerce, or an environmental publication
to find one that's right for you.
Be an Environmentally
Conscious Consumer! You
can cast your vote to save the environment each time you open
your wallet. Buy products that use recycled materials and less
packaging. Buy products in bulk. And try never to buy single use/disposable
items.
Check Your
Bulbs! Don't waste
energy by using a light bulb that has higher wattage than needed.
You can also save energy and money by installing more efficient,
compact fluorescent bulbs and turning them off when you're not
in the room.
Get Rid of
Hazardous Waste Safely! Batteries,
antifreeze, pesticides, paint, paint thinners, drain cleaners,
mothballs, and many other household products are considered hazardous
waste, so don't pour them down the drain or throw them in the
trash. Contact your municipal waste facility or local government
information center to find out how to dispose of hazardous substances
properly.
Recycle, Recycle,
Recycle! From newspaper,
to egg cartons, to organic materials such as leaves and yard clippings,
lots of things can be recycled. Even coffee grounds can be used
as fertilizer for some plants. So don't throw away what you can
use again!
Save Water
by Checking the Location of Your Sprinklers! Save
water by not watering your driveways or sidewalks. Make sure sprinklers
are properly located and are turned to a moderate level. And water
your lawn in the evening to prevent evaporation.
Supermarket
Tip! Here's a tip
on how you can exercise your Power as an environmentally concerned
consumer: avoid single-serving and multi-pack food items. Their
excessive packaging is extremely wasteful. Buy food in bulk and
store it in resealable containers. And of course, bring your own
reusable bag to carry home your groceries, or ask for papers bags
rather than plastic.
Camp Safely!
If you're planning a camping or hiking
trip into the wilderness, pay attention to how you clean up. Try
washing with soapless hot water and sand -- even the mildest soap
puts a strain on the environment. If you do use soap, use a biodegradable
one. Since there are no bathrooms, be sure to dig your latrine
as far as possible from water sources to avoid contamination.
Remeber, your campsite belongs to others, too (like animals and
plants). Leave the site as you found it - or better!
Non-toxic Alternative!
Instead of using a commercial
drain cleaner, which is highly toxic, you can use a solution of
baking soda and vinegar to take care of a drain clog. Simply pour
a handful of baking soda down the drain followed by a half a cup
of vinegar. Cover the drain with a heavy pot or stopper, as this
will force the pressure down and clear the clog instead of allowing
the mixture to fizz up out of the drain.
Be sure to write to Captain Planet
and tell him what YOU are doing to help protect the environment.
All of us here at Turner Broadcasting System would love to hear
from you. Our address is:
Captain Planet Division
1 CNN Center, 6 North
Atlanta, GA 30303
Remember... The
Power is Yours!
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