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Saving our world Plant a notion "Going green" doesn't have to be a daunting task that means sweeping life changes Simple things can make a difference        Something as simple as turning off the water while your brushing your teeth can make a huge difference for the planet Here are some water saving tips: Shorten your shower by a minute or two and you’ll save up to 150 gallons of water per month Don’t use running water to thaw food Defrost food in the refrigerator or in a single bowl of water instead Turn of faucets tightly after each use – don’t let them drip! Soak pots and pans instead of letting the water run while your scrape them clean Save 25 gallons of water a month by turning off the water while brushing your teeth When you are washing your hands, don’t let the water run while you lather It is important to note that humans can adversely affect water quality in numerous ways, and water quality has been selected as one of the three main Environmental Sustainability Indicators by Environment Canada Recycle everything you can Remember that the best thing to is to donate or re-use items, but recycling is the next best option You can recycle something like:  Plastic Shopping Bags  Shrink Wrap  Bottle Caps  Yogurt Containers  Transparent Candy Wrapping  Paper Glass Jars  Metal Cans  Shampoo Bottles  Coffee Cups  Egg Cartons  Meat Trays  Disposable Utensils  Drinking Straws  Plastic Packaging on Electronics       Unplug your small electronics when not in use Even when not in use, your cell phone charger plugged in uses energy Make the decision to unplug these small electronics whenever possible You can also use a power strip to switch off your large electronics Even when you think these large electronics are off they are still consuming what can be equivalent to a 75 or 100 watt light bulb running non-stop Whenever possible, dry your clothes outside You will save substantial energy and your clothes will smell fresh! Turn off lights when you leave a room Encourage companies supplying electricity to your home to invest more effort in environmentallyfriendly energy resources Paint with light or bright colors! White walls reflect 80% of the light that hits them Dark walls absorb light Use a solar powered outdoor light • These lights come with rechargeable batteries that are charged by the sun during the day USE RECHARGABLE BATTERIES • Each year 15 billion batteries produced and sold and most of them are disposable alkaline batteries Only a fraction of those are recycled Buy a charger and a few sets of rechargeable batteries Although it requires an upfront investment, it is one that should pay off in no time The End ... as simple as turning off the water while your brushing your teeth can make a huge difference for the planet Here are some water saving tips: Shorten your shower by a minute or two and you’ll save... possible, dry your clothes outside You will save substantial energy and your clothes will smell fresh! Turn off lights when you leave a room Encourage companies supplying electricity to your home to... of letting the water run while your scrape them clean Save 25 gallons of water a month by turning off the water while brushing your teeth When you are washing your hands, don’t let the water run