Preventing Pollution Environmental Protection Agency-an agency of the US government that is committed to protecting the environment. Environmental Protection Agency-an agency of the US government that is committed to protecting the environment. Occupational Safety and Health Administration-a branch of the US Department of Labor whose job is to ensure the protection of American workers. Occupational Safety and Health Administration-a branch of the US Department of Labor whose job is to ensure the protection of American workers. –Creates and enforces regulations to lessen hazards, such as carcinogens, in the workplace.

Reducing Air Pollution Carpool or take public transportation. Carpool or take public transportation. Ride your bike or walk to nearby activities. Ride your bike or walk to nearby activities. Remain tobacco free Remain tobacco free Plant trees Plant trees –Trees take in carbon dioxide to make food. –Provide shade that cools buildings, reducing the need for air conditioning.

Preventing Water Pollution Reduce toxic runoff by walking pets in grassy or undeveloped areas. Reduce toxic runoff by walking pets in grassy or undeveloped areas. –Pick up pet waste from sidewalks or streets. Use biodegradable soaps, detergents and bleaches. Use biodegradable soaps, detergents and bleaches. Help protect oceans, streams, rivers and lakes. Help protect oceans, streams, rivers and lakes. Dispose of chemicals properly. Dispose of chemicals properly. –Never dump down drains or sewers.

Managing Waste Reduce-cut down on the amount of trash you throw away. Reduce-cut down on the amount of trash you throw away. Reuse-find ways to use an item you might otherwise throw away. Reuse-find ways to use an item you might otherwise throw away. Recycle-change an item in some way so it can be used again. Recycle-change an item in some way so it can be used again. –Aluminum, cardboard, glass, paper, plastic.

Conserving Energy And Water Nonrenewable resources-substances that cannot be replaced once they are used. Nonrenewable resources-substances that cannot be replaced once they are used. –Oil –Coal Conservation-the saving of resources. Conservation-the saving of resources.

Guidelines For Home Conservation Heating and cooling Heating and cooling –Wear more clothing instead of turning up the heat. –Keep thermostat at about 68 degrees. –Seal leaks around doors, windows and electric sockets. –Keep doors and windows closed during summer. –Keep air conditioning at about 78 degrees.

Guidelines For Home Conservation Lighting and appliances. Lighting and appliances. –Replace traditional light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs. –Turn off lights when leaving the room. –Turn off television, radio, computer and other appliances when not in use. –Choose fuel-efficient appliances.

Guidelines For Home Conservation Cooking Cooking –When cooking a small amount of food, use a microwave or toaster oven. –Don’t preheat a conventional oven for longer than necessary. –Don’t open the oven door unnecessarily while cooking.

Guidelines For Home Conservation Water Water –Wash clothes in warm or cold water. –Accumulate a full load before washing clothes or dishes. –Fix leaky faucets. –Never let water run unnecessarily. –Install low-flow showerheads. –Fill plastic bottles with water, seal them and place them in the toilet tank. (saves a gallon per flush)