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Threatened and Endangered, What Does It Mean?
Understanding the various levels of species status will help you prioritize your practices and actions.
It's Recycled, Now What?
Exactly what happens to all those materials we are recycling?
You Want Me to Plant Those Weeds?
Learn why "weeds" are so important.
Composting and Organic Fertilizers
What's the big deal anyway?
Are There Really Shark Fins in That Soup
What about the rest of the shark? Ever wonder where it goes?
Freshwater Inflow: the Lifeblood of Estuaries
One of the best nursery habitats is the estuary.
What the Heck is Point Source Pollution Anyway?
Did you ever see one of those big pipes coming out of the river bank and wonder why it was there?
Recommend that others visit this website
Obviously, the more people pledge to make a difference, the faster change will happen.
Recognize and praise others who are practicing earth-friendly actions
Instead of criticizing folks that you think should do more, you can recognize even small contributions. Something is certainly better than nothing and a compliment is more useful and effective than a criticism anyday.
Reducing Purchases
Shopping less is not only good for your wallet, it's good for the planet.
Re-use or re-purpose old items
One person's trash is another person's treasure
Recycle materials
A plethora of products are obtained by using recycled materials.
Reduce energy consumption
Not just about lowering your electric bill.
Reduce pollution (air, noise, water, light, etc.)
Don't Mess With Texas
Support earth-friendly businesses
You don't have to boycott earth-unfriendly businesses in order to support eco-conscious ones.
Donate time, money, or other resources to earth-friendly causes
Giving is always great.
Become more aware of environmental topics
You won't believe what you don't know. Everytime I start talking with folks about specific issues, I always get looks of surprise and often jaw-dropping realizations that there really is something to "all this environmental stuff".
Use green-building materials when doing construction projects
The green-building industry provides many terrific opportunities for you to become more earth-friendly.
Use your own bags when shopping
It's kinda fun once you get in the habit. Some people carry their special, designer or colorful shopping bags. Have fun with them. My favorite is the one I purchased at the Pike Place Market along the waterfront in Seattle Washington. It's canvas with colorful pictures of vegetables all over it.
Use more native plants in your gardens and landscapes
This really is a great way to drastically reduce the amount of watering, fertilizing and mulching required.
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