* Recycle
recycle as much as you can, it's easy. the only payment you make is temporary room for items before they get shipped out to the appropriate retainer.
More than likely it's usually a choice between (everyday wear and tear):
* Cardboard (includes paper)
* Plastic
I find that while consuming these two materials are most prevelant.
Cardboard is from tree pulp, Plastic has the lifetime of thousands of years, when it finally degrades it'll be in the form of small pellets (nondecomposable)
Unusually you'll be dealing with:
* Electronics
* Metal
* Styroform
* Clothing
* Wood
things such as wood and cloth degenerate, so no need to worry about them till the last. the clothing should be used as rags before throwing out.
www.earth911.org is a good place to start for salvaging
everything from paint to computers/electronics/monitors.
If you only have a phone: 1-800-CLEANUP.
* drive less (think ahead). If you notice all the people out driving during working hours and haven't asked yourself the question why, it's because we are all consuming. By this we are denegrating our planet. Think about your planet. We are the stewards and have the responsibilty of protecting it.
* See if it's possible with your company to telecommute (i know this may be hard but if your invested or with more years onboard it's alot easier. Many jobs are applicable in this form. This especially holds true if you commute 1 1/2 hours to work and don't talk to anyone there. (Otherwise known as common Information Technology work.)
* If you can, try to move close to your work, while unrealistic it's a small goal, that if you can make will help out tremendously.
* be ware of the elements, it's a good idea to get a container for oil if your changing it and
* use less: the more you use the more you abuse, try to make sure the appropriate amount of material is used for the job, not any more. that includes just about ever resource you can think of.
* Electricity may be seemingly ubiquitus, but it still puts strain on the carrying equipment, not to mention your wallet. Use only what you need. A good habit is to turn off the lights everytime you leave a room.
* Computer use up many watts, especially the new models, the more components you have the more electricity is used. If it recommended that you use power saving capabilities of the computer and always shut it off at night.
* buy less: A majority of the stuff which is bought can last longer if one
* Portable devices: These are good if you have a disability and you cannot retain information! They usually wind up in the dump and typically you'll loose the information because the batteries go dead!
Contact the email address below if you want more information on how to get rid of those portable machines and their batteries for good. (And yes, for many the computer is just a crutch)
* Dining. If you like playing russion roulette with what you consume physically then you like to dine out! If available ask for a content chart(taco bell and mcdonald's have these suprisingly). A good suggestion is just to buy from the supermarket. It's also wise to become a vegatarian. Many famous people like Einstein and Leonardo De Vinci supported vegetarianism. Many of the meat that you eat will make you become sluggish and add health problems (apart from smoking and taking drugs, eating meat is the one thing that new Doctors ask you when you first sign up with them). Vegatables and fruits get there energy from the primary source; the Sun. Be wise with what you injest. A majority of the meat raising and milk cuddling is from harsh and violent environments that leave our animals in terror. which you eventually injest. If you do buy milk, buy organic. Same with eggs too.
If you would like to add to this guideline sheet or help inform others on conververation for the planet , then by all means do so. (c) copyright 2007 John Lutz. If you have any questions or would just like to talk please contact me at: JohnnyLutz[[at]]gmail.com
"By helping the Earth, you help yourself."
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