A Greener You

Make A Commitment

The Greenery Program – Make A Commitment

A Greener You

What does making a commitment mean?

The Greenery Program – Make A Commitment

A Greener You

It means…Being passionate about

the environmentLearning all you can about

environmental threatsDoing one thing each day

to make a difference

The Greenery Program – Make A Commitment

A Greener YouIt means…Making the environment a

first priorityDoing all you can!

The Greenery Program – Make A Commitment

A Greener You

Taking a stand,

then doing all you can!

The Greenery Program – Make A Commitment

A Greener You

What does taking a stand mean?

Making green a priority!

The Greenery Program – Make A Commitment

A Greener You

You are concerned about Earth’s future, the

environment, and you are willing to do what you

can!The Greenery Program – Make A Commitment

A Greener You

Two ways you can commit:As an individual

As a group member

The Greenery Program – Make A Commitment

Things You Can DoTo Be Green

The Greenery Program – Make A Commitment

• Reduce

• Reuse

• Recycle

As an individual:

Things You Can DoTo Be Green

The Greenery Program – Make A Commitment

• ReduceSAVE WATER

Take shorter showers/reduce water pressure

Turn off water when shaving or brushing teeth

Don’t let water run continuously when

doing dishes or peeling vegetables

Plant drought resistant plants

Water lawn in early morning or evening

Lower water pressure when doing

dishes or washing hands

Things You Can DoTo Be Green

The Greenery Program – Make A Commitment

• ReduceSAVE ELECTRICITY

Turn off lights when leaving room

Turn off TV, stereo, computer when not in use

Unplug appliances when not it use

Install CFL or LED bulbs

Turn down temperature on water heater

Turn down thermostats on heater and A/C

Use fan instead of A/C when possible

Things You Can DoTo Be Green

The Greenery Program – Make A Commitment

• ReduceUSE OF FOSSIL FUELS

Use public transportation

Drive less or carpool

Walk or ride bike when doing errands

Conserve water and electricity

Don’t buy products with huge carbon footprints

like bottled water, meat and single-serving

products

Things You Can DoTo Be Green

The Greenery Program – Make A Commitment

• ReuseREUSING SAVES ENERGY

Use a reusable cloth bag when shopping

Find new uses for old clothes and other household

items

Consider buying a used car, used bicycle, etc.

Find ways to use boxes, packing containers

and other items

Adopt your next pet from an animal shelter

Things You Can DoTo Be Green

The Greenery Program – Make A Commitment

• RecycleRECYCLING SAVES ENERGY

Say no to plastic

Recycle plastic bottles and aluminum cans

Recycle cardboard and paper.

Make a compost bin

Learn what your trash disposal company

does with the trash

Things You Can DoTo Be Green

The Greenery Program – Make A Commitment

• Develop a green planHAVING A PLAN MAKES CHANGES EASY

Post your plan in a spot that reminds your family to

go green

Discuss your plan with other family members

Post reminders about conserving water and

electricity

Separate bottles and cans to recycle

Volunteer with environmental group

Summary

The Greenery Program – Make A Commitment

As an individual - Each of us needs to do one thing each day to help the environment

As a group - All of us working together will make a difference in the future of our planet