...How!...

Recycling 1 ton of paper saves 17 trees, 2 barrels of oil (enough to run the average car for 1,260 miles), 4,100 kilowatts of energy (enough power for the average home for 6 months), 3.2 cubic yards of landfill space, and 60 pounds of air pollution.

~Everyone has the opportunity to help mother Earth it is up to you to use the power to do so.

~Recycle. Recycling your recyclable goods you lessen the amount of new sources that are having to be used. Example: Recycle your notes or anyother papers used in class when you are done with them.

~Reducing. By reduing your consumption of natural goods you reduce the amount of impact you have on yur environment. Example: Use environmentally friendly light bulbs to reduce energy consumption.

~Reusing. By reusing or buying reusable materials less material will need to be used! Example: Use reusable grocery bags.

 

   

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