resources and the environment 2011-2012. environmental issues mining often destroys landscape...
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Environmental IssuesResources and the Environment
2011-2012
Environmental IssuesMining
Often destroys landscape
Nonrenewable vs. renewable energy
ConservationProtection, restoration, and management of
Earth’s resources
Environmental IssuesRecycling
To collect and reuse waste materials
LegislationEPA
Recycling at WalsinghamPaper products go in the short, wide bins.
No tissues, napkins, paper towels, etc.
Plastic, aluminum, and glass bottles go in the tall blue bin.No ziploc bags or candy wrappersOnly plastics labeled 1 or 2
Building Sustainable “Green” HomesInstall solar panels or windmills to power the
home.Can actually sell electricity back to the city.
Use recycled wood for cabinets, floors, etc.
Building Sustainable “Green” HomesUse of recycled newspapers for insulation,
plastic bottles to make carpet.
Energy efficient appliances.
Rainwater collection and purification system.