Protect Our Environment With These Simple, Useful Tips

Easy ways to make a difference

If you have ever asked yourself how you can make a difference and help save the environment then here is an answer for you. In fact here are 100 answers.

The SEQL (Sustainable Environment for Quality of Life) organization has put together a handy list of 100 simple things you can do in your everyday life that will help the environment.

They divided the list into categories:

• Home Energy Conservation


• Home Toxicity


• At the Office


• In your yard


• Protecting Our Air Supply


• Conserving Water


• Protecting Water


• Reducing Waste

Here are a few suggestions from the list:

• Lower your thermostat.


• Connect your outdoor lights to a timer.


• Minimize pesticide and herbicide use on your lawn.


• Use an electric lawn mower.


• Copy and print on both sides of the paper.


• Recycle printer cartridges.


• Don't wash dishes with continuously running water.


• Buy items in bulk to reduce packaging material.


• Use rechargeable batteries where possible.

You can see the Complete List of Environmental Protection Tips on the SEQL website which also has a downloadable pdf file.