DID YOU KNOW?.....

7500 trees are used for the Sunday edition of the New York Times each week

Recycling aluminum uses 96% less energy than it takes to produce the same amount of aluminum from raw material

Recycling paper uses 60% less energy than manufacturing paper from virgin timber

Recycling 1 glass jar saves enough energy to light a 100w bulb for 4 hours

 

WHAT YOU CAN DO AT HOME.....

Recycle everything you can; newspapers, cans, glass, aluminum, motor oil, scrap metal, etc.

Look for recycled and environmentally safe products and packaging wherever you shop

Use reusable containers to store food

Install a water saving shower head

Have your water heater insulated free of charge by your utility company

Burn only seasoned wood in your woodstove or fireplace

Try to use phosphate-free laundry detergent and soap

Avoid the use of household pesticides

Write to companies that send unwanted junk mail...have them take you off their mailing list

Increase your awareness of conservation issues, share them with your family

 

WHAT YOU CAN DO AT SCHOOL OR AT THE OFFICE.....

Use scrap paper for informal notes or messages

Print things on recycled paper

Re-use copier or printer paper when possible

Re-use manilla envelopes and folders

Post memos and communications or route a single copy instead of making multiple copies

Start a School or Office recycling program for paper, cardboard, aluminum, etc.

Car pool, take public transportation, or ride a bike to school or work