Pod+5+-+Greenification!!!

Here you can see many different ways to "Go Green" and get ideas on how to greenify your School. 1. Use the "shut down" feature on your computer instead of the "sleep" mode. 2. Reduce the amount of plastic utensils you throw away by switching to **[|reusable utensils]**. 3. When making photo copies, go for double sided printing to reduce paper waste. 4. Stop buying plastic bags that don't break down (taking up landfill space) and reduce your plastic consumption with **[|biodegradable trash bags]**. 5. Low flow toilets can also reduce water usage. **6. Make **[|****recycled paper****] **from scraps found at school.** 7. Become aware of [|hazardous materials] at school that can be recycled at a hazardous waste site once they are finished being used. Common hazardous waste includes paint, cleaning products, and lawn care products. 8.**Recycled pencils,** This number two pencil is [|also made of]  recycled wood 9.Rechargeable batteries can save the earth from [|harmful metals and compounds]  that can’t be broken down when you toss out old batteries. 10.**Earth Force**: This [|organization]  "engages young people as active citizens who improve the environment." The Tools for Teachers section provides resources for getting involved in the classroom.

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