1. Resources and the Environment 2011-2012

2. Environmental Issues Mining Often destroys landscape Nonrenewable vs. renewable energy Conservation Protection, restoration, and management of Earth’s resources

3. Environmental Issues Recycling To collect and reuse waste materials Legislation EPA

4. Recycling at Walsingham Paper products go in the short, wide bins. No tissues, napkins, paper towels, etc. Plastic, aluminum, and glass bottles go in the tall blue bin. No ziploc bags or candy wrappers Only plastics labeled 1 or 2

5. Building Sustainable “Green” Homes Install solar panels or windmills to power the home. Can actually sell electricity back to the city. Use recycled wood for cabinets, floors, etc.

6. Building Sustainable “Green” Homes Use of recycled newspapers for insulation, plastic bottles to make carpet. Energy efficient appliances. Rainwater collection and purification system.