Global Warming

Global warming is a serious problem but with some info YOU are up to the challenge of doing your part.

Here are some earth friendly tips you can take.

ON THE ROAD

Drive or ride cars less

1. Take your bike

2. Walk

3. Car Pool

4. Hop on the bus or train

extra helpful tip: Walk into fast food restaurants instead of using drive through

AT HOME

1. Turn off the lights

2. Buy compact fluorescent bulbs

3. Run your diswasher only with a full load

4. Unplug electronic (cellphone charges) when not in use

5. Take shorter showers and turn off water when brushing your teeth

extra helpful tip: Adjust your thermostat down two degrees in winter and up to two degrees in the summer

 IN YOUR YARD

1. Use a push mower to mow your grass

2. Air dry your clothes on a line outdoors

extra helpful tip: Plant a tree - Trees suck up carbon dioxide and make clean air for us to breathe

AT THE STORE

1. Bring cloth bags to the market

2. Buy products with less packaging

3. Buy items made locally to reduce energy required to drive the products to your store

4. Buy organic food - chemicals used in modern agriculture pollute the water supply and require energy to produce
extra helpful tip: Make sure to buy appliances with the energy star label. The label indicates appliances use less electricity.

DO YOUR PART AS A HUMAN BEING TODAY FOR TOMORROW..