You Can Make a Difference : Be Environmentally Responsible

Introduction: On Board Spaceship Earth

Spaceship Earth

The Biosphere

This Handbook: Challenge and Response

The Land

Challenge: The Garbage Mess

Response: Reduce the Amount of Trash

Response: Reuse Items Whenever Possible

Response: Recycle Cans

Response: Recycle Glass Bottles and Jars

Response: Recycle Newspapers

Response: Recycle Some Plastics

Response: Recycle Yard and Food Wastes

Response: Reject Disposables and Nonbiodegradables

Response: Reject Polystyrene Foam Products

Response: Reward Companies That Demonstrate Concern for the Environment

Response: Purchase Recycled Goods

Response: Give Environmentally Responsible Presents

Challenge: Hazardous Waste

Response: Handle, Store, and Dispose of Hazardous Waste Properly

Response: Use Environmentally Friendly Cleaners

Response: Know the Hazardous Materials in Your Garage and Workshop

Response: Substitute Natural for Chemical Biocides

Challenge: Destruction of the Tropical Rain Forests

Response: Help Save the Tropical Rain Forests

The Water

Challenge: Saving Water

Response: Flush and Brush with Care

Response: Save Water While You Bathe

Response: Other Ways to Save Water

Challenge: Water Pollution

Response: Launder Your Clothes Responsibly

Response: Three Other Ways to Keep the Water Clean

Response: Help Halt Marine Pollution

The Air

Challenge: Smog

Response: Control Harmful Emissions

Challenge: Acid Rain

Response: Stretch Your Gas Mileage

Response: Fill Up Wisely

Challenge: The Greenhouse Effect

Response: Use Energy Efficiently

Response: Make Your Water Heater More Energy Efficient

Response: Buy Compact Fluorescent Bulbs

Response: Reduce the Cost of Running Your Refrigerator

Response: Use Clothes Washers and Dryers Efficiently

Response: Save Energy When You Use a Dishwasher

Response: Cook with Less Energy

Response: Keep Your Cool

Response: Conserve Energy While Keeping Warm

Response: Drive a Fuel-Efficient Car

Challenge: Depletion of the Ozone Layer

Response: Keep CFCs Where They Belong

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