Going Green

Recycling

What materials can be recycled

Plastic

Glass

Electronics

Paper

Batteries

Where can items be recycled at

Why is recycling important

Reduce the use of electricity

If lights are not needed, do not use them

Unplug anything that is not being used

Wash clothes in cold water, and hang to dry

Save Water

Take shorter showers

Use a wter filter to purify tap water instead of buying bottled water

Plant drought-tolerant native plants in your garden

Saving Gas

Ride bike or walk short distances

Drive the speed limit or less

Do not drive places that are unnessesary

Different ways to produce energy

Windmills

Solar Panels

Cogeneration