I found this Link from Earth Day Canada that lists the Top 10 Ways to help our Environment: Here's what they listed:
1. Smart Shopping:
- Buy what you need, not what you want
- Consider renting and borrowing things that are seldom needed
- Buy used items from garage sales and second-hand stores
- Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs
- Use aerators on faucets and shower heads
- Weatherstrip windows and doors
- Walk, cycle, car pool and use public transportation
- When driving, reduce idling and maintain correct tire pressure
- Consider car sharing programs or renting
- Choose local and organic foods that are in season, and support local food producers
- Eat less meat
- Wash full loads of clothes in cold water and hang to air dry
6. Heating and Cooling
- For summer air conditioning, set your thermostat to 24°C or 25°C
- For winter heating, set your thermostat to 19°C or 20°C
- Install ceiling fans and programmable thermostats
- Vacation, travel and work as close to home as possible
- Take short showers instead of baths
- Close water taps while brushing your teeth
- Choose natural, non-toxic cleaning products
- Make simple, natural cleaners with ingredients like vinegar, baking soda and water
- Donate, reuse and recycle items before throwing them into the trash
- Harmful materials like chemicals, batteries, electronics, etc. should be taken to local hazardous waste depots or recyclers
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