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Attention! Our Planet is in DANGER! We are using more energy and resources than we can generate! We may not have enough resources for future generations.

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2 Attention! Our Planet is in DANGER! We are using more energy and resources than we can generate! We may not have enough resources for future generations ! But…there is hope…

3 Do you know what your carbon footprint is?

4 Carbon footprint is the amount of greenhouse gas emissions an individual produces in their daily life. Individual emissions are calculated from your lifestyle, from things like heating and lighting your home, cooking, driving and shopping habits. Basically, It is how energy efficient you are. Start by visiting one of these websites to calculate you personal carbon footprint http://www.myfootprint.com http://www.carbonfootprint.com

5 Everybody can help. “ Think ” about the energy that you use daily…  turn off lights when leaving a room  Take shorter showers  Try carpooling! (Save $$$ and gas)  Recycle plastics, paper, and aluminum  Recycle Recycle Recycle!

6 Replace old light bulbs! Install Low-energy Bulbs. Low Energy Bulbs Use An Average Of 75% Less Than Regular Light Bulbs.

7 Plastic recycling affects a range of products, from drink containers to shopping bags to pipes. The use of plastic in the majority of our products makes recycling very important. Curbside programs often make recycling plastic containers and products easy. Check out Earth911′s recycling locator to find a location near you for plastics not accepted within your curbside program.Earth911′s recycling locator Recycle plastics

8 Install a low-flow shower head A 5 Minute Shower, With A Standard Shower Head, Uses About 26 Gallons of Water. A Low- Flow Shower Head, cuts Water Usage In Half.

9 Make wise decisions when shopping. Be careful with your spending Choose not to eat out as often ( help mom and dad fix dinners at home); less waste of food. Try to purchase items with less packaging (less plastic) In the summer months…Grow a Garden!

10 Please Join The Green Movement You can make a difference Go to www.greenamerica.orgwww.greenamerica.org Go to www.our earth.orgwww.our

11 You Can Make A Difference! Your assignment will be to find out what your Carbon Footprint is; Go to http://www.myfootprint.com http://www.myfootprint.com http://www.carbonfootprint.com

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