2. By Adyson
recycle
PAY ATTENTION TO THE PACKAGING OF THE PRODUCTS YOU BUY AND BUY THINGS THAT COME IN CONTAINERS THAT CAN BE RECYCLED OR REUSED.

3. By Adyson
Save Energy
Unplug appliances that you don’t use frequently. Most electronics have a standby mode that siphons energy even when not in use.

4. Amaya
Buy more, waste more!
Don’t buy more than you need.

5. Don’t Waste Energy ! Plant shade trees to keep your house cooler.
By Anna
Plant shade trees to keep your house cooler.

6. By Anna
Want to recycle ?
Save trees , which are used to make paper, by using a lunch box, rather than a paper bag each day.

7. By Bridget
Save light
Save energy by turning off the light when you leave your room.

8. By Bridget
STOP LEAKS!
Check your home for leaky faucets or toilets

9. By Andrew
Block the Sun
Lower the blinds when the sun comes up which deflects heat from the windows.

10. By Andrew
Take A Cold Shower
Use cold water for laundry when possible.

11. By Cameron
Don’t be a litter bug
Pick up litter that you see in your neighborhood and recycle whatever can be recycled-aluminum cans, glass, paper, cardboard, plastic things.

12. Collect Rain By Cameron
Collect water from your roof to water your garden.

13. Go Green
By Dylan
Look for recycling symbols on products you or parents buy!

14. Taller Grass Helps the Earth
By Dylan
Adjust your lawn mower to a higher setting. A taller lawn shades roots and holds water better.

15. By Emma C
Fill it!
Wash only full loads in the dishwasher.

16. By Emma C
Reusable plastic
Use reusable containers for food storage instead of wrapping food in foil or plastic wrap.

17. Do you like water ? Well, save it !
Emma G
Do you like water ? Well, save it !
Turn off the water while you shave and save up to 300 gallons a month.

18. Flush with Less Water Emma G
To cut down on water waste , put an inch or two of sand or pebbles inside each of two plastic bottles to weigh them down . Fill the bottles with water , screw the lids on , and put them in your toilet tank , safely away from the operating mechanisms . Or , buy an inexpensive tank bank or float booster. This may save ten or more gallons of water per day!

19. By Holly
BE A EARTH ANGEL
Turn off the water while you wash your hair to save up to 150 gallons a month.

20. By Holly
Save water
Drop you tissue in the trash instead of flushing it and save water every time.

21. Small things come in big packages
Jake
Small things come in big packages
Purchase items in recyclable packaging whenever possible.

22. Jake
Chill out man !
Keep a jug of chilled water in the refrigerator for drinking to avoid running the water until it gets cold.

23. Use less water.
Jayden
Use less water in your bath or shower.

24. Give your water heater a blanket
Jayden
Wrap your water heater in an insulating jacket.

25. Keira
Use Cloth Diapers
Diaper babies in cloth,which can be used again and again.

26. Turn IT down, now!
Keira
Turn down your water heater. Thermostats are often set to 140 degrees.

27. Don’t Drink Bottled Water!
Kentaro
Don’t Drink Bottled Water!
Do not drink bottled water. Buy reusable containers.

28. Don’t Waste Water! Kentaro
Water your lawn in the morning or evening when temperatures are cooler .

29. Saving on electricity and heat!
Marcy
Saving on electricity and heat!
Allow dishes to air dry. Not using heat in the drying cycle can save 20 percent of your dishwasher’s electricity use.

30. Other choices to travel
Marcy
Other choices to travel
Whenever possible walk, bike or use the bus or train to travel.

31. Climb the stairs! Climb the stairs instead of using the elevator.
Matthew
Climb the stairs!
Climb the stairs instead of using the elevator.

32. Matthew
Just right
In the winter set your thermostat at 68 degrees in daytime and 55 degrees at night.

33. Save Water for the Plants
Olivia
Water your plants with left-over rinse water. (Plants also love fish tank water!)

34. Don’t throw away cars that work
Olivia
Instead of buying a new car, consider driving your old car for a little longer.

35. RJ
Use a broom.
Use a broom instead of a hose to clean the driveway or sidewalk

36. RJ
Use solar energy.
The use of solar energy has not been opened up because the oil industry does not own the sun.
-- Ralph Nader

37. Roman
Go Green
Ask your family or school to use recycled paper and other products.

38. Recycle bags
Roman
Encourage your parents to carry a reusable shopping bag, and suggest they buy in bulk to minimize packaging waste.

39. Put it in a bowl!
Rinse dishes, vegetables and fruits in filled basin , rather than under running water.
Sarah B

40. Sarah B
Save the air
Offer to replace air filters. A clean filter helps the air conditioner run more efficiently

41. Sarah D
Save Money
Use caulk or weather stripping around doors and windows to save money.

42. Sarah D
Save The Earth
Cutting down your garbage by half of one large trash bag per week saves at least 1100 pounds of CO2 per year.

43. Theoden
Water, turn it off!
Turn off the water while you are brushing your teeth.

44. Theoden
Don’t waste water
Shorten your shower by a minute or two and you’ll save up to 150 gallons per month.

45. Don’t waste paper
Use both sides of a piece of when drawing, coloring writing

46. Brent
Save the water
When you are washing your hand don`t let the water run while you lather.

47. Brianna
Save Gas
Ride your bike or walk when you can, rather than ride in your car.

48. Brianna
Turn off lights
Turn off lights, fans, or the TV when you leave the room (unless your little brother is still in there.

49. We found our facts at: http://www.planetpals.com/fastfacts.html

50. Thank you Mrs. Fillmore for all your assistance with this project!
YOU ROCK!