10 SIMPLE THINGS YOU CAN DO TO HELP PROTECT THE EARTH

● 1st “Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle”

Cut down on what you throw away. Follow the three “R’s” to conserve natural resources and landfill space.

● 2nd “Volunteer”

Volunteer for cleanups in your community. You can get involved in protecting your watershed, too.

● 3rd “Educate”

When you further your own education, you can help others understand the importance and value of our natural resources.

● 4th “Conserve Water”

The less water you use, the less runoff and wastewater that eventually end up in the ocean.

● 5th “Choose sustainable”

Learn how to make smart choices

● 6th “Shop wisely”

Buy less plastic and bring a reusable shopping bag.

● 7th “Use long-lasting light bulbs”

Energy efficient light bulbs reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Also flip the light switch off when you leave the room!

● 8th “Plant a tree”

Trees provide food and oxygen. They help save energy, clean the air, and help combat climate change.

● 9th ” Don’t send chemicals into our waterways”

Choose non-toxic chemicals in the home and office.

● 10th “Bike more”

Drive less.

[Citation] National Ocean Service (NOAA) https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/ocean/earthday.html