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GO GREEN SAVE MONEY, SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT
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GO GREEN
Energy and Water Efficiency Reduce, Recycle, Reuse
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ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENCY Lighting Heating and Cooling Equipment Water
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LIGHTING
Fluorescent lights Daylight Turn off lights
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HEATING AND COOLING Summer Winter While you’re away Programmable thermostat
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EQUIPMENT
Turn off equipment Turn off computer monitors Use a power strip Unplug chargers and adapters
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WATER Don’t let water run Fix leaks immediately Install aerators Run full loads Lower water heater temp
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REDUCE, RECYCLE, REUSE
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GUESS WHEN………
The first city dump opened. 500 B.C.
Pigs were used to get rid of garbage. 1900
Landfills became popular.1920
The first solid waste management laws were passed.1965
A garbage barge circled Long Island with no place to unload.1987
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WHAT CAN WE DO? Reduce the amount of waste. Recycle items into new products through a
manufacturing process. Reuse the product in a different way.
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REDUCEPackaging Toxicity Compare product
packaging Buy loose items Buy economy sizes Use concentrated
product Buy in bulk
Use least amount necessary
Use non-hazardous alternatives
Follow use and disposal directions
Find a hazardous waste collection site
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RECYCLEWhat Where Paper Glass Aluminum Plastic
Curbside Collection Drop-off Centers Buy Back Centers
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HOW MANY YEARS TO DISAPPEAR? Disposable Diaper
500-600 years Cotton Sock
5-6 months Styrofoam Cup
1 million years + Glass Bottle
1 million years + Leather Belt
40-50 years
Wooden Block10-20 years
Banana Peel3-4 weeks
Cardboard Box1-2 months
Plastic Bottle1 million years +
Aluminum Can200-500 years
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REUSE Consider reusable products. Maintain and repair durable products. Reuse bags, containers, and other items. Borrow, rent, or share items. Sell or donate goods instead of throwing
them out.
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GO GREEN
Energy and Water Efficiency Reduce, Recycle, Reuse
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