Recycling
Some grocery stores have announced their intention to stop offering these kinds of bags.
What is plastic?
Those who have a magic touch in the garden are said to have this.
What is a green thumb?
Air pollution can trigger allergies and this breathing attack.
What is asthma?
Symptoms of asthma include wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing and a tightness in the chest.
Wash laundry at this temperature to save energy.
What is cold?
Cold water can remove stains, but if you find your clothing has an odor, then wash those items in warm water the next time.
This US national bird was once on the endangered species list.
What is the bald eagle?
It was removed from the list in 2007. In 1963, only 487 breeding pairs were found in the continental United States. That number increased to 9,789 in 2007, making its preservation a rare conservation success. It remains a "protected" species, and it is illegal to take a bald eagles, its eggs, or its nest without a permit. Is is also illegal to harm or harass a bald eagle.
The estimated percent of the American waste stream that is fit for recycling.
What is 75%?
(We currently recycle only around 30 percent)
Recycling and composting reduce these emissions.
What are greenhouse gases?
According to EPA, "Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere are called greenhouse gases. They include carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and flourinated gases such as hydrocarbons.
One way to reduce indoor air pollution is to use this pantry ingredient as a natural air freshener in the refrigerator and on carpets.
What is baking soda?
If you do a lot of gardening, get one of these to save on your water bill.
What is a rain barrel?
Typical rain barrels hold 50 gallons.
Millions of years ago, more than 1,000 species of these often huge, now-extinct animals roamed the planet.
What are dinosaurs?
A father-son scientist team offers one possible explanation for the dinosaur's extinction: a meteor strike around 66 million years ago.
The amount of waste disposal sent to landfills has decreased since the ________.
(We're looking for a decade)
What is the 1960's?
According to the EPA, "The disposal of waste to landfills has decreased from 94 percent of the amount generated in 1960 to under 53 percent of the amount generated in 2015"
Two things Chlorophyll does for plants.
What is gives them green color and helps them to produce energy?
Humans produce excessive carbon dioxide output. However, without some carbon dioxide, these life forms can't survive.
What are plants?
They inhale carbon dioxide and exhale oxygen. Houseplants are a great way to reduce indoor pollution.
Turn these off when leaving the room because they do not cool, they simply move air.
What are ceiling fans?
Air flow does help to make you feel cooler, but it doesn't technically cool a space.
This plant food is similar to the sweet potato and is at risk of extinction
What is yam?
The wild yam is at risk due to over-harvesting.
Composting requires only air and water, but these invertebrates can accelerate the process.
What are worms?
They feast on fruit and vegetable scraps.
The generic term used to describe the process when humans do things such as growing their own food, using natural ingredients, recycling, etc.
What is going green?
Instead of using chemical sprays, you can do this to rid your pet of flea infestations.
What is wash them with soap and water? (or anything similar)
Replace these in your home every 30-90 days depending on their ratings.
What are air filters?
China gifts some countries with this once-endangered animal.
What is the giant panda or panda?
The animal is no longer on the endangered species list, but is's still in trouble.
What is anything that once lived(or anything close to it)?
Specifically, plant and animal waste are suitable for composting.
Captain Kangaroo's sidekick.
Who is Mr. Green Jeans?
During the 1940's and 1950's, he introduced his audience to live animals and taught children about farming and caring for the Earth.
This device added to a car's exhaust system eliminates much of the pollution produced by gas combustion.
What is a catalytic converter?
CFL's are used to save energy, while providing light. CFL stands for this.
What are compact fluorescent light bulbs?
A fluorescent light bulb saves around 30 dollars over its lifetime.
Ninety-nine percent of at-risk species are at-risk because of this.
What is human activity (or anything close)?