Keep your impact positive every day!
Get regular auto tune ups.
Don’t leave motors idling.
Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.
Use biofuels and diesel filters.
Ride a bike or walk.
Plant trees to help purify air.
Consolidate errands to minimize auto emissions.
Use a programmable thermostat.
Make sure windows are double pane.
Turn o� lights & electronics when not in use.
Purchase energy e�cient lights and appliances.
Recycle whenever possible.
Buy recycled products.
Be conscious of packaging waste.
Drink from a reusable bottle.
Landscape with native plant species.
Consider permeable pavers in place of concrete or asphalt.
Make use of native plants to reduce the need for watering.
Challenge yourself to conserve your home's water usage.
Keep chemicals and hazardous waste out of storm drains, which flow directly into
local streams.
Water gardens and landscaped areas with water from rain barrels.
Use safe, earth-friendly cleaning products.
Implement no-mow areas to create animal habitats and
reduce emissions.
Dispose of trash, including live fish bait, properly.
Snip six pack rings before recycling.
Use bubbles instead of balloons for celebrations.
Paper Towel 2-4 weeks
Banana Peel 3-4 weeks
Paper Bag 1 month
Newspaper 1.5 months
Apple Core 2 months
Cardboard 2 months
Cotton 3 months
Rubber Sole 50-80 years
Aluminum Can 200-500 years
Plastic Bottle 450 years
Diapers 550 years
Fishing Line 600 years
Plastic Bags 200-1,000 years
Styrofoam 1,000+ years
Orange Peel 6 months
Plywood 1-3 years
Wool 1-5 years
Milk Carton 5 years
Cigarette 10-12 years
Leather 25-40 years
Tin Can 50 years An environmental initiative of the St. Charles Park District
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