What are some productive things we can do to help the environment.?

Question

I already replaced all my light bulbs, wash my clothes in cold water, insulated my water heater, hang my clothes out to dry, we recycle, and I try and buy as much local grown food as I can.
What else can I do?

Actually I have planted a few trees but Its kinda hard to just go somewhere and start digging. I don't have a yard a live in an apt, but I planted several on my grandfathers land last year.

Actually I have planted a few trees but Its kinda hard to just go somewhere and start digging. I don't have a yard a live in an apt, but I planted several on my grandfathers land last year.

Thanks nikki I will try some of those. I already walk prett much everywhere I go but I have no choice but to drive to work, i do try and by local foods, but I never thought about makeing sure the things I buy come from recycled products I will keep my eyes open now. As far as the meant thing goes though I'm sorry I can't do that, no offence but the world ain't worth saving if I can't have my New York Strip.

Thanks nikki I will try some of those. I already walk prett much everywhere I go but I have no choice but to drive to work, i do try and by local foods, but I never thought about makeing sure the things I buy come from recycled products I will keep my eyes open now. As far as the meant thing goes though I'm sorry I can't do that, no offence but the world ain't worth saving if I can't have my New York Strip.

Answer 1

Walk or ride your bike places, this saves gas money (which is a nice chunk of your wallet saved) while helping to keep you active.
Support local farmers and organic farms by buying food directly from farmers through a community-supported agriculture program and looking for organic food in your grocery store. Both options support local economies, are better for the environment, and healthier for your family.
Go vegetarian! Support the animal rights movement! There are SO MANY tasty alternatives to meat, im not a fan of tofu, but there are alot of great substitutes.
Complete the recycling loop by purchasing products made from recycled materials such as building and decking materials, furniture, and paper.
Educate others! Stay involved by joining or leading an environmental project in your community or join one of the many environmental organizations that are actively working to protect our environment.

Answer 2

I am spending quite a bit of time on this subject. There are many things you can do with your home to go green if you are planning on doing some remodeling. I found some good ideas at www.getwithgreen.com. What is also interesting is that many upgrades have government rebates and tax credits!! Especially around swimming pools, which surprised me.

I was also amazed at how many calculators existed on the web. Input your data and they can tell you how much energy/cost you can save -- perhaps pays for an appliance upgrade (w/ the rebates). GetwithGreen points to a few calculators - the gov't Energy Star site is one that I recall.

Answer 3

There are alot of answers for that one, and one big thing you can do to help the inviroment, is to cute down on natural resource demands. This means recycling and technology.
Emails save trees, but that isn't enough.
Check out ways you can help reduce landfill waste.
www.wastemanagement.com and check it out.

Answer 4

Hit up the three R's: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle

Answer 5

steralize all the would-be- mothers gentetically defective babies or abort all fetuses whom have the potential to spread diseases and disabilites like down syndrome and autism,ect.
Second we ought to close the american borders to all immigation for the next 25 years.Lastly,encourage family planning as it has the effect of helping young mothers make better choices about having children.

Answer 6

dig a big hole in your back yard and throw perishables in there

like bannana peels, apple coors, etc because all that stuff just goes to the landfill and takes up space.

why not add those nutrients to your garden?

Answer 7

Set up a composter. If you make it a worm composter you will have no odor and the worms will aerate your soil.

Answer 8

Here is a list with something for everybody
Everybody is different with different lives here are a 101 Ways To Live More Ecologically,may be you find something that applies to you


1. Avoid disposable in favor of reusable
items.
2. Avoid drying rags in a clothes dryer.
3. Avoid power appliances when handpower works.
4. Avoid highly processed foods.
5. Avoid using styrofoam—it can't be recycled.
6. Avoid watering driveways and sidewalks.
7. Be responsible and creative with leftover foods.
8. Buy in bulk goods to reduce wasted packaging.
9. Buy energy efficient electric appliances.
10. Buy foods without additives.
11. Buy foods without preservatives.
12. Buy food and goods from sources you trust
13. Buy large quantities to reduce shopping trips.
14. Buy living Christmas trees.
15. Buy locally grown food and produce.
16. Buy organic, pesticide-free foods.
17. Compost your food scraps.
18. Discover and protect watersheds in your area,
19. Don't burn trash or other smoky materials.
20. Drain cooking grease onto paper bags, not paper towels.
21. Drive a fuel-efficient car.
22. Drive less: walk, bicycle, carpooland use public transportation.

23. Eat foods low on the food chain; avoid meat.
24. Eat more natural, nutritious foods.
25. Educate elected representatives on ecology.
26. Exercise regularly.
27. Explore and learn about your bioregion.
28. Grow your own food, even a small amount.
29. Hang dry some or all of your clothes.
30. Heat your home less and wear warmer clothes.
31. Heat your home more with renewable energies.
32. Hold a potluck dinner to discuss local ecology.
33. If you use a dishwasher, turn off the drying cycle.
34. Install a water-conserving device in your toilets.
35. Install a water-conserving showerhead.
36. Insulate your home to maximum efficiency.
37. Invest for social responsibility as well as profit.
38. Invest in solar power, where practical.
39. Invest in well-made, long-lived clothing.
40. Keep hazardous chemicals in safe containers.
41. Keep appliance motors well adjusted for efficiency.
42. Mend and repair rather than discard and replace.
43. Oppose meddling in ecological balance.
44. Oppose private development of special areas.
45. Oppose roadside use of defoliants.
46. Organize or join a neighborhood toy exchange.

47. Pick up litter along streets and highways.
48. Plant native trees and shrubs around your home.
49. Plant trees throughout your community.
50. Plant your living Christmas tree.
51. Practice preventive health care.
52. Practice responsible family planning.
53. Prepare only as much food as will be eaten.
54. Protect your favorite distinctive natural areas.
55. Purchase goods in reusable/recyclable containers.
56. Put a catalytic converter on your wood stove.
57. Put toxic substances out of reach of children.
58. Recycle aluminum.
59. Recycle glass.
60. Recycle newspaper.
61. Recycle old clothes.
62. Recycle plastic.
63. Recycle used motor oil.
64. Recycle your unneeded items.
65. Re-use paper bags.
66. Re-use plastic bags for storage and waste.
67. Save up for full loads in clothes washers.
68. Save up for full loads in dishwasher.
69. Shop by phone, then go pick up your purchases.
70. Speak out about your values in community groups.
71. Support efficient energy sources in your bioregion.
72. Support elected representatives on ecological issues.
73. Support energy conservation in your bioregion.

74. Support global ecological improvement efforts.
75. Support local credit unions.
76. Support local merchants before large chains.
77. Support neighborhood food cooperatives.
78. Support proper waste water and sewage treatment.
79. Support the cultural diversity in your bioregion.
80. Support the plants and animals in your community.
81. Take shorter showers.
82. Teach your children ecological wisdom.
83. Turn down the thermostat on your water heater.
84. Turn off the lights when not needed.
85. Turn off the water while you brush your teeth.
86. Use biodegradable soaps and detergents.
87. Use cloth diapers.
88. Use cloth table napkins.
89. Use less tapwater whenever possible.
90. Use non-toxic pest control.
91. Use only medications you trust/understand.
92. Use rags or towels instead of paper.
93. Use rechargeable batteries.
94. Use the second side of paper for scratch paper.
95. Use water from cooking vegetables to make soup.
96. Volunteer for work in a community garden.
97. Volunteer to maintain local parks and wilderness.
98. Wash clothes in cold water.
99. Wash dishes in still, not running water.
100. Weather-seal your home.
101. Work to unlearn poor ecological habits.
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Answer 9

Plant a tree:)