Stories to help children care for their world – at home, school and at play
written by Ian James Corlett
• Standby power consumption in the US accounts for 5% of all residential power consumption +$3.5 billion in wasted power. What devices can you unplug at home?
• Standby power consumption in the US accounts for 5% of all residential power consumption +$3.5 billion in wasted power. What devices can you unplug at home?
• Recycling a single water bottle can conserve enough energy to light a 60-watt lightbulb for up to 6 hours. Do you always recycle your water bottles?
• Less water down the drain, being treated by city’s water system, the better for our pockets and environment. Do you leave the water running while you brush your teeth?
• For every mile you drive, a pound and a half of carbon dioxide pumps into the air? Where can you walk to instead of drive?
• Using cold water to launder your clothes is much better for the environment. Do you use cold water when you wash clothes?
• Every faucet that drips can cost up to $20 a year. Do you have any faucets that drip?
• Lunchtime trash is the 2nd leading source of school waste. Can you make a litterless lunch?
