What You Can Do
VOLUNTEER-- Help
organize Recyclemania 2008! Jan 27-Apr 5, 2008. Email us at
environment@umd.edu
 REDUCE WASTE
- Reduce your consumption
- Use double-sided copying and printing
- Don't use take-out containers unless necessary
REUSE
- Use the backs of unwanted paper as scrap paper
- Use washable water bottles, mugs, plates, etc.
- Go to thrift stores
RECYCLE
- All paper and cardboard
- All bottles and cans
- Do not put paper, bottles, or cans into the trash
CONSERVE ENERGY AND WATER
- Drive less--- walk, bike, or use transit more
- Turn off lights
- Replace light bulbs with compact fluorescents
- Shut down computers
- Adjust thermostats up in summer/down in winter
- Turn off water when brushing your teeth
- Take shorter showers
- Wash clothes in full loads in cold water and clean the lint
filter of your dryer every time
PURCHASE WISELY
- Buy products made of recycled material
- Buy locally grown or manufactured
BE CAREFUL OUTDOORS
- Do not litter the earth with trash
- Do not dump waste oil or other chemicals
LEARN MORE ABOUT
YOUR OWN IMPACT on the
environment. Go to
www.footprintnetwork.org At the bottom, under "Ecological Footprint"
click on "Your Footprint" and take the quiz!
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