How To Protect Environment
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This document outlines several threats to the environment, including pollution, acid rain, global warming, and the destruction of habitats and species. It then provides ideas for how to help address these issues, such as sorting rubbish, using recycled paper, avoiding plastic and over-packaged goods when possible, using less energy by switching lights off and taking shorter trips by bicycle or on foot instead of by car. The document encourages reporting pollution, choosing environmentally-friendly products, and avoiding purchasing items made from endangered species.
How To Protect Environment
- 1. Environment
- 2. Here are just a few examples of the threats to our environment and some ideas to help you to do something about them.
- 3. Problems affecting environment Pollution (air, soil, water, noise)
- 4. Acid rain;
- 6. Destruction of rainforests and other wild habitats;
- 7. The decline and extinction of thousands of species of animals and plants.
- 8. Idea to HelpSort out your rubbish.
- 9. Use recycled paper to help save trees.
- 10. Try to avoid buying plastic. It's hard to recycle.
- 11. One way to cut down on plastic is to refuse to use carrier bags
- 12. Don't buy over-packed goods. Many things we buy have unnecessary amounts of plastic and paper around them.
- 13. Never buy products made up of tropical hardwoods e.g. mahogany and teak. It is better to buy only pine, oak, ash or beech because they can be replaced
- 14. Use less energy by switching off lights when rooms are not in use, not wasting hot water, not overheating rooms and not boiling more water than necessary when making a cup of tea!
- 15. Use a bicycle or walk instead of using a car for short trips.
- 16. If you spot pollution, such as oil on the beach, report it to the local council.
- 17. If you use chlorine-based bleach or detergents containing phosphates you are contributing to water pollution. Try to buy 'environmentally-friendly' products.
- 18. Don't buy aerosols containing CFCs. Actually, it's not a good idea to buy any aerosols. Even 'ozone friendly' aerosols may contain harmful chemicals and spray cans are difficult to dispose of - they cannot be recycled.Don't buy aerosols containing CFCs. Actually, it's not a good idea to buy any aerosols. Even 'ozone friendly' aerosols may contain harmful chemicals and spray cans are difficult to dispose of - they cannot be recycled.
- 19. Don't waste electricity. Electricity is produced by burning coal, oil and gas and this action gives off carbon dioxide.
- 20. Car fumes produce carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxide - so try to cut down on car journeys if possible. Use a bike or walk - it's good exercise for you too!
- 21. In many countries souvenirs made from rare wildlife are available - never buy shells, coral or things made from elephant ivory, rhino horn or cat skin etc.
- 22. Avoid using chemical sprays in the garden - some of these can be poisonous to wildlife. EnglishTeacher: Susana NunesPaula Pais Nº6 9ºCEF