SAVING ENERGY
Most of the energy we use today comes from coal, oil, and
natural gas. They are fossil fuels. They take millions of
years to form. We can't make more quickly. They are
nonrenewable. We need to save energy whenever we can. You
can help.
REDUCE WASTE
A good way to save energy is by not wasting things. Do
not use paper plates or cups all the time. You only use
them once-then throw them away. This is wasteful.
Write on both sides of your paper. Use a lunch box and
thermos instead of paper bags and box drinks. Buy one big
bottle of juice instead of six little ones. Or one big
bag of chips-not ten little ones. Buy things without a
lot of packaging. Some candy has more plastic around it
than food in it. What a waste!
Reducing waste saves energy. It takes energy to make
things and to get rid of them.
REUSE THINGS
Try to use things more than once. Wash out plastic
sandwich bags and use them again. Use the comics from
newspapers to wrap presents. Buy toys at yard sales and
you can save energy and money, too. Fix old things
whenever you can. Give your old clothes and toys to
someone who needs them-do not just throw them away.
RECYCLE
You can recycle lots of things-cans, paper, glass, and
plastic. It only takes a minute to recycle, and it saves
energy!
It takes a lot of energy to dig up metal and make a can.
It only takes a little energy to make a new can from an
old one. And cans can be recycled over and over again.
Plastic bottles can be recycled into clothes and rugs.
Paper can be recycled into boxes and bags. Do not throw
away anything you can recycle.
SAVE ELECTRICITY
You use a lot of electricity every day. Use only what you
need. Do not turn on two lights if you only need one.
Remember to turn off the lights when you leave a room.
Turn off the TV and video games too. On a sunny day, read
by a window. It's a simple way to save energy.
Keep the refrigerator door closed. Know what you want
before you open the door. If you're pouring a drink, do
not lave the door open. It takes a lot of energy to cool
things.
If the air conditioner is on, keep doors and windows
closed. Do not go in and out, in and out. If you can,
just use a fan and wear light clothes.
SAVE HEAT
It takes a lot of energy to heat houses and water. If the
heat is on, keep doors and windows closed. Wear warm
clothes instead of turning up the heat. At night, use
blankets to stay warm.
When you take a bath, use only the water you need. And do
not stand in the shower for a long time. Heating water
uses energy.
SAVE GASOLINE
It takes a lot of energy to operate a car. Walk or ride
your bike wherever you can. If you and some of your
friends are going to the same place, go together. This is
called carpooling. Take the bus instead of asking for a
ride to school.
YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE
The things you do every day make a difference. If
everyone saves just a little energy, it adds up to a lot.
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