Cleaning up the environment does not have to be complicated. One does not need a grand plan to make a difference. Just look for what you can do right now; no community meetings to attend, no organizations to join, no fancy science to understand. Just taking these five action steps will help save the planet.
1. Pick Up The Poop
Stormwater runoff pollution is created mainly by toxins from animal feces. While the birds do their part, canine feces comprises the largest percentage of these. So pick up the poop using biodegradable bags only.
2. Recycle ALL Plastic And Glass
If your community does not have recycle pick up, find the local recycle center. Take ALL your hard plastic items and glass there for recycle. The numbers on the bottom of the bottles are resin numbers to help the recycle folks separate the plastic, not indicators of whether or not they should be recycled. ALL hard plastic and glass can be recycled.
3. Recycle Plastic Bags
Most supermarkets have bins for the collection of plastic bags, making this a simple task. And it keeps our beaches clean too.
4. Use Organic Fertilizers And Pesticides
Everything we put on the ground remains in the environment for a long time. Chemicals we use enter our food supply to poison us as well as the insects! Today, alternatives are readily available and effective.
5. Pick Up The Trash And Improve Your Health
On your street, in your neighborhood, at the beach and in parking lots you will find opportunities to help clean up your community daily. Bending over to pick up trash, bottles and discarded cigarette butts is great exercise too!
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