CONSERVATION Benefits to reduce negative impacts: In the home, In school, In the Community, In the work place and during travel.

WHAT IS RECYCLING? Recycling is the process of making or manufacturing new products from a product that has originally served its purpose. Recycling is the process of making or manufacturing new products from a product that has originally served its purpose.

What is Recycling/Schools The role of schools has broadened over the years as awareness of the importance of recycling has come to light. The role of schools has broadened over the years as awareness of the importance of recycling has come to light. Teaching about their carbon footprint Teaching about their carbon footprint Encourage students to help the environment Encourage students to help the environment

What is Recycling/ The Workplace The workplace allows for many opportunities to be responsible when it comes to helping the environment. The workplace allows for many opportunities to be responsible when it comes to helping the environment. Bins for employees to throw their recyclable trash away Bins for employees to throw their recyclable trash away Energy efficient light bulbs are being used Energy efficient light bulbs are being used Recycling of Ink cartridges Recycling of Ink cartridges Recycling of paper or going paperless Recycling of paper or going paperless

What is Recycling/The Government Steps Ups More and more money is being allocated to produce automobiles that do not rely on gasoline More and more money is being allocated to produce automobiles that do not rely on gasoline Legislation is even in motion to promote green and sustainable living in developing countries. Legislation is even in motion to promote green and sustainable living in developing countries. Funding for businesses going solar has also been allocated Funding for businesses going solar has also been allocated

What Materials Can Be Recycled? Paper – prices of virgin paper pulp have been increasing in recent years. As a result more plants capable of handling and reprocessing waste paper are being built. Paper – prices of virgin paper pulp have been increasing in recent years. As a result more plants capable of handling and reprocessing waste paper are being built.

Steel, Glass, Aluminum Cans and Foil Steel, Glass, Aluminum Cans and Foil Plastic containers Plastic containers What materials can be recycled/sources: What materials can be recycled/sources:

Whys is Recycling Important? Saves the Earth – Example: few trees being cut with recycle paper Saves the Earth – Example: few trees being cut with recycle paper Saves Energy – decreases pollution Saves Energy – decreases pollution Helps with Global Warming and Reduce Pollution Helps with Global Warming and Reduce Pollution Reduces Waste Products in Landfills Reduces Waste Products in Landfills Helps Save Money Helps Save Money

Recycling Statistics 82 million tons of materials are recycled in the United States 82 million tons of materials are recycled in the United States 53.4% of all paper products are being recycled 53.4% of all paper products are being recycled There is about 100% increase in the total recycling in the united States during the past decade There is about 100% increase in the total recycling in the united States during the past decade Each person produces 4.6 lbs. of trash per day in the United States Each person produces 4.6 lbs. of trash per day in the United States In 2005, roughly curbside recycling programs existed throughout the United States. 8,875 programs existed in 2003 In 2005, roughly curbside recycling programs existed throughout the United States. 8,875 programs existed in 2003 United States recycles about 32% of its waste today. United States recycles about 32% of its waste today. An average American produced 800 kilograms of rubbish in the year 2005, compared to only 577 kilograms per person in Western Europe. An average American produced 800 kilograms of rubbish in the year 2005, compared to only 577 kilograms per person in Western Europe.

DO NOW/ Homework: Give a list of at least 5 ways your family recycles or protects the environment Give a list of at least 5 ways your family recycles or protects the environment Using the computer see if you can find the current recycling statistics for the United States Using the computer see if you can find the current recycling statistics for the United States

Definition of Global Warming Biggest threat being faced by mankind today Biggest threat being faced by mankind today Refers to the observed and projected increase in the earth’s average temperature due to natural or anthropogenic climate change. Refers to the observed and projected increase in the earth’s average temperature due to natural or anthropogenic climate change. In other words: the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation plays a large role in contributing to global warming In other words: the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation plays a large role in contributing to global warming Carbon Dioxide accounts for 72 percent of the total emitted greenhouse gases. Carbon Dioxide accounts for 72 percent of the total emitted greenhouse gases. It has led to the melting of polar ice caps and glaciers causing other problems. It has led to the melting of polar ice caps and glaciers causing other problems. More than 25% of the world’s coral reefs have been completely destroyed by global warming More than 25% of the world’s coral reefs have been completely destroyed by global warming

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How to Stop Global Warming Lighting – use compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs. These use 60% less energy Lighting – use compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs. These use 60% less energy Heating, Cooling & Ventilation – use programmable thermostats, clean air condition and furnace filter regularly. Use double glazed windows and insulating your ceilings and walls properly will reduce energy bills. Heating, Cooling & Ventilation – use programmable thermostats, clean air condition and furnace filter regularly. Use double glazed windows and insulating your ceilings and walls properly will reduce energy bills. Appliances, Fixtures, & Equipment – use energy efficient appliances Appliances, Fixtures, & Equipment – use energy efficient appliances Bathroom, Kitchen & Laundry Practices – dry your laundry outdoors, use lease possible amount of water by taking shorter showers, use warm or cold water to wash clothes instead of hot. Bathroom, Kitchen & Laundry Practices – dry your laundry outdoors, use lease possible amount of water by taking shorter showers, use warm or cold water to wash clothes instead of hot. Waste management: recycle what you can Waste management: recycle what you can Transportation: walk, bike, take public transportation or carpool Transportation: walk, bike, take public transportation or carpool Maintenance: keep regular tune ups of your car to have less pollutants Maintenance: keep regular tune ups of your car to have less pollutants

Water Conservation Methods: Turn off water while you are brushing your teeth Turn off water while you are brushing your teeth Take shallow baths and plug the drain before you run water. Keep showers short with pressure at low force Take shallow baths and plug the drain before you run water. Keep showers short with pressure at low force Install Dual flush toilets or waterless toilets Install Dual flush toilets or waterless toilets Get rain tanks and collect the rainwater in them which can be used for gardening and washing cars Get rain tanks and collect the rainwater in them which can be used for gardening and washing cars Use mulch around the trees and plants in your lawn this keeps in moisture longer so that use will need less water to keep your lawn and plants healthy. Use mulch around the trees and plants in your lawn this keeps in moisture longer so that use will need less water to keep your lawn and plants healthy.

Advantages of Solar Energy The abundance of Solar Energy – even in the middle of the winter land still receives a fair amount of solar radiation The abundance of Solar Energy – even in the middle of the winter land still receives a fair amount of solar radiation You don’t pay for sunlight – initial investment for the panels but then it is free and in some cases you can sell your rex’s and make money You don’t pay for sunlight – initial investment for the panels but then it is free and in some cases you can sell your rex’s and make money Non polluting – excellent alternative for fossil fuels Non polluting – excellent alternative for fossil fuels Basically maintenance free Basically maintenance free Can be accessible even in remote locations Can be accessible even in remote locations

Alternative Forms of Energy Windmill – wind is of use because of its kinetic energy Windmill – wind is of use because of its kinetic energy Water – hydroelectricity is generated by damming rivers and using the potential energy of the stored water Water – hydroelectricity is generated by damming rivers and using the potential energy of the stored water Hydrogen – electric current is passed through water to separate hydrogen from oxygen resulting in hydrogen gas that is stored in pressurized tanks Hydrogen – electric current is passed through water to separate hydrogen from oxygen resulting in hydrogen gas that is stored in pressurized tanks Geo-thermal – (geo means earth and thermal means heat) energy from the earth. Heat is used to generate stea which in turn is used to run turbine. Geo-thermal – (geo means earth and thermal means heat) energy from the earth. Heat is used to generate stea which in turn is used to run turbine. Bio-fuel – fuels made from plants or animals. Like ethanol form plants or methane from animal excrement. Bio-fuel – fuels made from plants or animals. Like ethanol form plants or methane from animal excrement.

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Alternative Vehicles: What is a Hybrid Car: cars that derive power from more than energy source, as opposed to gasoline cars What is a Hybrid Car: cars that derive power from more than energy source, as opposed to gasoline cars Electric Cars – Electric Cars – HOMEWORK: Research a green car and tell us who makes it and a little bit about it. Please include a picture. HOMEWORK: Research a green car and tell us who makes it and a little bit about it. Please include a picture.

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