Recycling
Some grocery stores have announced their intention to stop offering these kinds of bags
What is plastic?
You can recycle plastic bags at many grocery stores.
Those who have the 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.
This national bird of the United States was once on the endangered species list.
What is bald eagle?
It was delisted in 2007
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.
Less than half or more than half of the American waste stream is fit for recycling.
What is more than half?
It is estimated we can recycle around 75 percent of waste, but we currently recycle only around 30 percent.
Recycling and composting reduce these emissions.
What are greenhouse gases?
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 like fragrance, you can mix a few drops of essential oil with baking soda.
Millions of years ago, more than 1,000 species of this now-extinct, often huge animal roamed the planet
What is dinosaur?
A father-son scientist team offers one possible explanation for the dinosaur’s extinction: a meteor strike around 66 million years ago.
If you do a lot of gardening, get one of these to save on your water bill.
What is rain (or water) barrel?
Typical barrels hold 50 gallons.
Waste disposal to landfills has increased or decreased since the 1960s.
What is decreased?
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.”
Name two things chlorophyll does for plants.
What is gives them their green color and helps to produce energy?
Humans have been blamed for excessive carbon dioxide output, but without it, these life forms couldn’t live.
What are plants?
They inhale carbon dioxide and exhale oxygen. Houseplants are a great way to reduce indoor pollution.
This wild 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 overharvesting.
Turn these off when leaving the room because they do not cool; they simply move air.
What are ceiling fans?
Air flow makes you feel cooler. For each degree you turn up your thermostat, you can save between seven and 10 percent on your energy bill.
Composting requires air and water, and these invertebrates can accelerate the process
What are worms?
They feast on fruit and vegetable scraps.
When humans do things such as growing their own food, using natural ingredients, recycling, etc., this is the generic term used to describe the process
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)?
China gifts some countries with this once-endangered animal.
What is giant panda
CFLs save energy, and the letters stand for this
What are compact fluorescent lightbulbs?
A fluorescent lightbulb saves around $30 over its lifetime.
Recycling is part of the waste disposal cycle, and this catchphrase captures the hierarchy. It contains three words that begin with re, and recycle is one of the words.
What is reduce, reuse, recycle?
He is Captain Kangaroo’s sidekick.
Who is Mr. Green Jeans?
During the 1940s and 1950s, he introduced his audience to live animals and taught children about farming and caring for Earth.
This country contributes the most to the world’s carbon footprint.
What is China?
Ninety-nine percent of at-risk species are at-risk because of this.
What is human activity
Replace these in your home every 30 to 90 days, depending on their ratings.
What are filters?
Dirty filters make the HVAC system work harder