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Recycle,
as much as possible, items including paper |
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(newspaper,
office paper, corrugated boxes), glass, |
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plastic,
aluminium, and steel. |
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2.
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Conserve
energy, use energy efficient lighting, and |
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ask
your utility company to use renewable energy. |
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3.
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Find
an alternative to chemical pesticides for your |
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lawn
and buy organic produce when possible to |
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reduce
pesticide use in farming. |
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4.
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Purchase
only those brands of tuna marked |
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"dolphin
safe". |
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5.
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Organize
a community group to clean up a local |
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stream,
highway, park or beach. |
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6.
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Use
public transportation whenever possible and |
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when
driving, try to carpool. |
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7.
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Visit
and support our parks. Help teach young people |
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to appreciate the beauties of the natural world. |
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8.
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Educate
yourself on important environmental concerns |
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and
know how your elected officials stand on these |
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issues. |
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9.
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Spend
time teaching a child about the importance of a |
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healthy
environment. |
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10.
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Become
a member of Environmental Defense to learn |
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about
what you can do. |
