Undrinkable? Did you know.

40% of our waterways are undrinkable.

Just ask yourself.

Before you buy any product, just ask - Do you really need it?

It's possible, a waste-free lunch.

Waste-free lunch - means that you have no packaging to throw away when you're done.

Fuel your knowledge.

1. Do not top off your gas tank, leave room for fuel to expand.
2. Fuel your tank off slowly, to prevent spilling.

Wait, dispose another Water Bottle!

Amercians discard 2.5 million plastic bottles every hour. Don't be one of them.

Know this about, Waste.

1. The US has 5% of the worlds population and 30% of the waste.
2. Average American create 4.5 lbs. of garbage a day - doubled from 30 years ago.
3. Most inorganic trash retains its weight, volume, and form for at least four decades.

Grub Time, a Food for Thought.

1. Eat lower on the food chain - fruit and vegetable production requires far less energy than meat production.
2. Eat local fruits and vegetables which are fresher and less likely to be waxed. Also, some imported produce may have been treated with pesticides and chemicals that have been banned in Canada and the U.S.
3. Cut excess fat off of meat and poultry and avoid high fat dairy products. Many chemicals released into the environment are stored in fat tissue and are cumulative.

Use Rechargeable Batteries, start now!

More than 15 billion batteries are thrown away each year - enough to make a column to the moon and back. That number continues to grow, as we use more and more electronic devices in our lives.Save money and resources by using widely available rechargeable batteries, many of which can be reused up to 1,000 times. read more

source: the daily green

Such a Waste, but easy to avoid.

1. Buy in bulk. It’s less expensive and uses less packaging.
2. Buy vegetables loose, not in plastic bags.
3. Use cloth instead of paper napkins and towels.