Transcript of How to go green
- 1. This Power Point Presentationon Going Green was created fora
college level class. It was usedfor a written
communicationspresentation.
- 2. Save the Planet Go Green
- 3. Home Offices Are a great alternative to a cubicle Cut out
the commute and save gas Scale back on unnecessary paper use Save
elimination of disposable lunch containers
- 4. Transportation Hybrids Get better gas mileage Lower
emissions Use public transportation Busses Trains Boats/Ferries
Commute
- 5. 1-800-recycling.com Use this Recycling Location to Make Your
Search is simple: 1. Choose a category to see a list of materials
that you can recycle. 2. Select one or more materials. 3. Enter
your zip code or select a major city from the list to see
locations.
- 6. Alternative Energy Sources Wind Clean, safe, and efficient
Can be used for homes Solar Works when cloudy Can be used for
homes
- 7. Smog Smog created by the burning of coal, gasoline, and
other petroleum derivatives created serious health hazards in
American cities by the 1940s, and thereafter caused environmental
damage even in remote wilderness areas by poisoning trees and other
wildlife.
- 8. Alternative Fuels Ethanol-powered vehicles were introduced
for public sale in 1992 Made from Corn Electricity Biodiesel
Derived from vegetable oil
- 9. Global Warming The 20th centurys last two decades were the
hottest in 400 years Average temperatures have climbed 1.4 degrees
Fahrenheit (0.8 degree Celsius) around the world since 1880
- 10. Global Warming Arctic ice is rapidly disappearing, and the
region may have its first completely ice-free summer by 2040 or
earlier Polar bears and indigenous cultures are already suffering
from the sea-ice loss.
- 11. Death from Air Pollution World annual death toll due to
particulate pollution from indoor and outdoor sources is 2 million
people each year, according to a new report from the World Health
Organization.
- 12. Ways to Cut Down on Pollution Bike Shop by phone or mail
Accelerate gradually Use cruise control on the highway Keep your
tires properly inflated
- 13. Save Energy Turn off the lights when you leave a room Check
with your utility company for energy conservation tips, like
purchasing energy saving appliances Use a thermostat that
automatically turns off the air conditioner or heater when you dont
need them Add insulation to your home Dry your clothes on a
clothesline
- 14. We all can make a differenceGO GREEN FOR FUTURE
GENERATIONS
- 15. Produced By: Connie Scott