1. AGENDA 21 Kärdla Ühisgümnaasium Estonia 2009
AGENDA 21
Kärdla Ühisgümnaasium Estonia
2009

2. Liisa Otsak Martti Voolma Rasmus Saarna Tanel Tursk
Water and Earth
Liisa Otsak
Martti Voolma
Rasmus Saarna
Tanel Tursk

4. Introduction
Every year in the EU alone, we generate 1.3 billion tonnes of waste. Some 40 million tonnes of it is hazardous. Every single European produces, on average, 1kg of household and similar waste a day. This situation is likely to get worse. By 2020, it is estimated we could be generating 45% more waste than we did in 1995.

5. How can we save water?
Don't let the water run while shaving or brushing teeth
Take short showers instead of tub baths
Keep drinking water in the refrigerator instead of letting the facet run until the water is cool
Wash only full loads of laundry of use the appropriate water level or load size selection on the washing machine
Buy high-efficient plumbing and appliances
Repair all leaks

6. Reuse:
Reuse boxes
Use cloth napkins or towels
Use durable coffee mugs
Reduce:
Buy only what you need
Buy products with less packaging
Buy permanent items instead of disposables

7. How can we save the Earth?
Turn off appliances and lights when you leave the room
Have leaky air conditioning and heating if you can
Insulate your home, water heater and pipes
Reuse textbooks in schools to save money
Use paper grocery bags for wrapping textbooks
Put long-lasting, high-quality tires on your car and bicycle

8. Pollution and Gas Emissions
Use public transport to help minimize gas emissions
Don't burn plastic and car tires
Reduce your heating and electricity use
Try alternative electricity devices

9. Thank you for listening!