5 Ways to Save the Planet

Going Green

Save Energy
Unplug appliances Wash clothes in cold water Use a draying rack turn off your lights Turn down temperature

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Average American uses:

3-7 gallons for toilet 25-30 gallons for tub 50-70 gallons for a 10 minute shower 25-40 gallons 1 washing machine load uses 9-12 gallons 1 dishwasher load uses

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Save on p aper
17 trees
2 barrels of oil 4,100 kilowatts of energy 3.2 cubic yeards 60 pounds of air polution

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Recycling 1 ton of paper saves:

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1 bus carries as many as 40 cars

Drive the speed limit Take the bus Walk or bike Car pool

Reduce, R euse, Rec ycle

of all household waste can be recycled

84%

Pack lunch in lunch box Share your things Donate clothes Reuse bags

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