1. Assuming that you are an elected Councilor of your respected municipality. What environmental ordinance will you implement so that you can minimize the environmental wastes products produced by your people in your municipality?
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1.Tips for Home
i)Lawn And Garden:Use food scraps, yard trimmings, and other organic wastes to create a compost pile. Adding the compost you make to soil increases water retention, decreases erosion, and keeps organic materials out of landfills.
Raise the cutting height of your lawnmower during hot summer months to keep grass roots shaded and cooler, reducing weed growth, browning, and the need for watering.
If you need large lawn and garden equipment such as tillers and chainsaws, you can reduce waste (and save money) by setting up a sharing program with your neighbors.
ii)Home Improvement:Use insulation made from recycled paper, glass, and other recovered materials.Clean and properly store tools, toys and outdoor furniture to protect them from damage and keep them out of landfills.Turn off or unplug lights during the day. Doing so will save energy and help your lights last longer.
iii)Moving and Cleaning:Have a yard sale to find homes for clothes, toys, appliances, and books that you no longer need.
When moving, use old newspapers to wrap fragile materials.For cleaning chores, buy reusable mops, rags and sponges. When using cleaning products, use only the amount you need and follow the bottle’s directions for use and disposal.
2.Green School Supplies
Think green before you shop. Before starting the new school year, look through last year’s materials. Many items can be reused or recycled.
Purchase and use school supplies made from recycled products, such as pencils made from old blue jeans and binders made from old shipping boxes.
Keep waste out of landfills by using school supplies wrapped in minimal packaging, and buying in bulk when possible.
3.In Cafeteria
i)When buying lunch, grab only what you need. Too often extra ketchup packets and napkins go to waste.
ii)Remember to recycle your cans and bottles after you finish eating.
iii)Work with your teachers to set up a composting program at school.
iv)Make posters that remind students what can be composted or recycled.