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A collection of environmental text tips relative to many subjects either subject related or holiday related..ie: How to save gas, Halloween tips, etc.

Seasons Greenings from Planetpals! 8 great E Tips. No matter what your holiday, one thing is certain, this is the time of year for gift giving. While thinking of others don't forget the planet! Here are plenty of ways to THINK green this holiday season. If you have a tree, recycle it. Or, buy a live tree and plant it in your yard after the holiday. Save your decorations from year to year. Make edible decorations that you can eat or you can set out for the birds afterwards. Buy green gifts:Things made from recycle materials or earth friendly alternatives, house plants, food, gift certificates Buy ECO helpers: Compost bins, containers,etc. Make your decorations from recycled materials Recycle or reuse the gift wrappings and cards from year to year Got something new as a gift? Donate your old one to charity or give it to a friend. Remember the 3 "r's: REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE © jag planetpals.com	A litter effort can save a lot of energy! Energy usage is at an all time high, it not only costs our families more, it costs our planet! We can all our part: Energy Saving Tips: Always turn off the lights when not in use Use natural daylight as much as possible Make sure all doors are closed tightly Don't leave doors open longer than it takes to get in or out Use the automatic setting on your thermostat Use alternative sources of heat some of the time Wear warm clothes and you can keep the thermostat lower Don't open the refrigerator door more than you need to Read books instead of watching TVor playing electronic games Don't leave computers, televisions or other appliances on when not in use Don't put furniture or large objects such as toys in front of radiators Cover the bottom of doors where air comes in with a rug or door guard © jag planetpals.com	Saving gas ia a gas! We need to be concerned with how much gas we use as well as it's cost. Here are some useful tips to help you cut those costs that are truly a gas: Combine errands, and trips. Service your car it will keep it at peak performance Go lightly on the gas pedal Don't pump your brakes Don't idle for long periods of time Don't use drive up windows...park and drive in Empty the car and trunk of extra items Put items in the trunk instead of your roof Drive 55 mph instead of 65 (you save 15%!) Don't use your air conditioning Use your 5th gear whenever possible Keep your tires properly inflated Buy a Fuel Saver of some kind Use the lowest octane gas Don't rev your engine © jag planetpals.com
Great Ideas for Back to school Take your lunch in a reusable lunch box, or cloth bag instead of paper bags.. Recycle any packaging in your lunch box. Pack a cloth napkin instead of paper one. You can reuse it! Just count allyour school days...that's how many paper napkins you saved. Cover your books in recycled paper bags or wrap...decorate them yourself, they could look fun and you might start a trend! Use up last years school supplies before you buy new ones. Use the reverse side of scrap paper for your first drafts of writing, art and math projects. Keep a "craft box" of discards you think might be handy for class projects during the year...mark it "my craft box" so noone will mistake it for trash! Keep things like empty yogurt containers,elastics, string etc...that might interesting and useful for your art. Take the bus or Car pool with friends...have your mom's take turns...It's fun to go to school in groups and you save lots of gas!. Ask your teacher to put up Planetpals recycle kits posters to remind everyone at school about recycling. Click here for more recycle ideas for everyday	Don't throw it all away: Never throw things away unless you use a trash container If you see trash on the street-pick it up and throw it in a trash barrell, Set a good example for your friends. Remind your friends that every LITTER BIT HURTS Organize a clean up day near your school with classmates The next time something is broken try to repair it instead of replacing it When you no longer need a toy or clothing, give it away to someone who can use it Have a yard sale with your family or friends. Use cloth napkins instead of paper napkins. Use cloth towels instead of Paper towels. Buy recycled paper products whenever possible. Use paper instead of plastic. Make a cloth lunchbox, or use a store bought one to replace paper bags.	10 great 'E'cology tips to help you make a greener world this holiday! Use cloth napkins, placemats and table covers. It not only makes the day more special, it saves paper! Bake your pies, and dishes in reusable pans, not disposable aluminum. Light a fire in the hearth to Save on energy. Even better, make paper logs! Buy in bulk: Use large soda containers instead of many small cans. Recycle your decorations from year to year Make a delicious recipes from those decorative pumpkins and gourds after the holiday. Don't just throw them away! Make paper mache decorations such as paper mache pumpkins. They not only can be reused, you are reusing paper! See our paper mache recipe. Make decorations from edibles such as fruit. The options are endless, just use creativity! Make decorations from recycled materials. this is a great craft for kids. Make your own paper place cards and menus. See our paper making recipe.
E tips that are a howl! Halloween is fun and games, but it isn't just about getting candy, bobbing for apples and winning prizes for costumes. This Halloween think about helping others while helping the planet. Practice the 3 "r"s: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Here are some quick tips from Planetpals to help you share and care: Share your candy with a less fortunate friend. Have your class collect donations for a good cause. Make your costume out of recycled materials such as cardboard, cans, paper,old clothes or tin foil. Think of ways you can recycle or reuse the candy wrappers and candy bags. Recycle your pumpkin, by making delicious dishes and drying the seeds. You can find plenty of recipes for these! Donate your costume to a thrift shop when Halloween is over. Save your decorations to use again next year. You're only limited by your imagination! Maybe you can think of more ideas! © jag planetpals.com	Great ideas to help you use less water this summer: With the Summer months and much of the world in drout, it's time to learn new ways to save water outdoors. Here are 6 ways to save water: Put out tubs or barrels outside to collect rain water and use it for watering. Use less water than usual for laundry, bathing and grass Close the garden hose tight To cool off, fill a small pool instead of running through the sprinklers REUSE: Use the old pool water to water flowers and shrubs Water your lawn and plants in the early morning and early evening (it evaporates quickly during the day) You can do it! You can make a difference. © jag planetpals.com	Great ideas to help you spring clean and recycle, too! Have a yard sale Donate books and tapes to the library Donate old computer equipment to a school or organization Have a yankee swap: Trade old toys and other items with friends for new ones. Donate used greeting cards to a senior center or pre school: Great for craft activities. Donate old clothes, toys and household items to a thrift shop Bring old clothes, toys and household items to a consignment center: Earn money to buy new ones! Give something to a friend Bring unused paint products to your recycle center Recycle ink cartridges at etcep: Earn points for stuff! © jag planetpals.com