The Three Rs

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The Three Rs

• How to Go Green
• By Elizabeth

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Reduce the amount and
toxicity of trash you discard.
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Reduce

• Source reduction means consuming and throwing
  away less. It includes
• Purchasing durable, long-lasting goods
• Seeking products and packaging that are as free
  of toxics as possible
• Redesigning products to use less raw material

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Reuse containers and products,
repair what is broken, or
give it to someone who can repair it.
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Reuse

• Reusing items by
• Repairing them
• Donating them to charity and community groups
• Selling them also reduces waste.

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Recycle as much as possible,
which includes buying products
with recycled content.
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Recycling

• Turns materials that would otherwise become waste
  into valuable resources
• Generates a host of environmental, financial, and
  social benefits
• Diverted 82 million tons of material away from
  landfills in 2006

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Buying Recycled Products

• In order to make recycling economically feasible,
  we must buy recycled products and packaging.
• When we buy recycled products, we create an
  economic incentive for recyclable materials to be
  collected, manufactured, and marketed as new
  products.

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Composting

• Another form of recycling
• Controlled biological decomposition of organic
  matter
• Nature's way of recycling organic waste into new
  soil

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Electronics

• Threaten the environment because of the dangerous
  elements in them
• Reuse and recycling prevents electronic items
  from reaching landfills.
• As new products hit the market, relevant
  information and resources are necessary to ensure
  old items are properly discarded.

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Cell Phones

• Shelf life is only about 18 months for the
  average consumer.
• Coatings are often made of lead.
• Batteries were originally composed of nickel and
  cadmium.
• Cadmium is linked as a human carcinogen that
  causes lung and liver damage.

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Computers

• Many laptops have a small fluorescent lamp in the
  screen that contains mercury.
• Mercury is also contained in computer circuit
  boards.
• It doesnt take much lead or mercury to
  contaminate an areas soil or water supply.
• Keep this in mind when youre figuring out what
  to do with those old electronic devices.

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Automotive

• To keep a vehicle running well, an owner should
  change the vehicles motor oil and fluids
  regularly.
• With regular maintenance comes a responsibility
  to know how and where to properly recycle used
  motor oil and vehicle fluids.
• Car emissions can be harmful to the environment
  and to us.

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Hybrid Car
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Electric Car
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Solar-Powered Car
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Ethanol-Fueled Car
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Air Pollution Prevention

• Under the Clean Air Act, the EPA sets limits on
  how much of a pollutant is allowed in the air
  anywhere in the United States.
• Although national air quality has improved over
  the last 20 years, many challenges remain in
  protecting public health and the environment.

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Climate Change

• Climate change affects people, plants and
  animals.
• Climate change is often associated with terms
  like greenhouse gases, which are gases that trap
  heat in the atmosphere.
• Examples include carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous
  oxide and fluorinated gases.

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Energy

• We have an important role to play right now.
• Energy conservation and efficiency go a long way
  preserving our planets rich natural resources
  and promoting a healthy environment.
• We can all reduce demand, cut energy costs, and
  protect our precious natural resources.

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Water

• The pollution of water has a serious impact on
  all living creatures.
• It can negatively affect the use of water for
  drinking, household needs, recreation, fishing,
  transportation and commerce.
• Can easily be contaminated
• One gallon of motor oil can contaminate 1 million
  gallons of water.

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My Project Change
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What did I do to Go Green?

• Started recycling at my house
• Used no wrapping paper for Christmas- only
  colorful boxes and bags
• Began turning every light and appliance off while
  not in use
• Recycled paper for teachers and students at
  school
• Made a New Years Resolution to keep doing these
  things and more to help our environment

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Recycling at my House
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Eco-Friendly Christmas
Recycled Cardboard Boxes
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Turn Lights and Appliances Off
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Recycled Paper at School
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8 Ways for Students to Go Green
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Recycle Your Old Papers

• Over 50 percent of paper is currently recycled in
  the United States, but you could easily burn
  through hundreds of pages for each class in a
  given semester.
• Also consider reusing some of this paper for
  friends who will be taking these classes next
  semester.

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Green Your Garbage

• This can include old electronics, paint, cleaning
  supplies or car care products, all of which are
  dangerous to the environment if disposed of
  improperly.
• Organizing your garage may seem like the last
  thing you want to do during your weekend, but it
  will pay dividends for your family (and the
  environment) in the long run.

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Shop Online

• Instead of jumping in the car and consuming
  energy for your last-minute shopping, consult the
  Internet for your shopping needs.
• Most of the stores you would visit will have Web
  sites to buy products anyway, and you can often
  find shipping specials during the holidays.
• Just remember to recycle the packaging that your
  shipped gifts come with.

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Calculate Your Carbon Footprint

• Your carbon footprint will show you the impact
  that your daily activities are having on the
  environment.
• More importantly, it provides you an opportunity
  to think about areas where you can reduce your
  carbon footprint.

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Do Some Green Reading

• There are countless books that cover
  environmental issues, many of which will be
  available at the school or public library.
• The environment is expected to play a larger role
  in the 2008 Presidential election, so students
  should do their part to read up and learn the
  background on these issues before campaigning
  kicks into high gear in March 2008.

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Check Out E-Textbooks Next Semester

• An eco-friendly alternative is the e-textbook,
  which takes hundreds of pages and puts them in an
  electronic format to cut down on tree use.
• You can find thousands of e-textbooks online,
  while also reducing the cost you pay at the
  bookstore.
• One good option for e-textbooks is CafeScribe.

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Go Green in Bundles

• Winter weather means increased energy use.
• Wear heavy sweaters in the house so you dont
  have to crank the heat or light a fire, and make
  sure you wear a jacket so you dont have to run
  the car heater.
• Keep some blankets around the house to keep you
  warm when the temperatures really drop.

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Create Green Year Resolutions

• One great idea is to commit to recycling this
  year, perhaps by aiding the recycling program at
  school.
• The trick is to make sure that your resolutions
  are reasonable enough that youll be able to keep
  them.
• If you want to eat healthier in 2008, look for
  organic foods and compost your food scraps.