Recycling
Some grocery stores have announced their intention to stop offering these kinds of bags
What is plastic
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 attach
What is Asthma
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 with warm water the next time
This national bird of the United states was once on the endangered species list
What is bald eagle
it was delisted in 2007. in 1963, only 487 breeding pairs were found in the continental US. It is illegal to take a bald eagle, its eggs or its nest without a permit.
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 gages.
According to the EPA, "Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere are called greenhouse gases. They include carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and fluorinated gases such as hydrocarbons
One way to reduce indoor air pollution is to use this pantry ingredient as natural air freshener in the refrigerator and on carpets
What is baking soda
Add a few drops of essential oil for a nice smell
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
Millions of years ago, more than 1000 species of this now-extinct, often huge animal roamed the earth
What is Dinosaur
A meteor struck earth around 66 million years ago
Waste disposal to landfills has increased or decreased since the 1960's
What is decreased.
According to 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 2 things that chlorophyll does for plants
What is gives them their green color and helps produce energy.
Chlorophyll absorbs light and gives plants energy. The process is called Photosynthesis
Humans have been blamed for excessive carbon dioxide output, but without it, these life forms could not live
What are plants
They inhale carbon dioxide and exhale oxygen. House plants are a great way to reduce indoor pollution
Turn these off when leaving the room because they do not cool, simply more air
What are ceiling fans
Air flow makes you feel cooler. for each degree you turn up your thermostat you can save between 7 and 10 percent of your energy bill
This wild plant food is similar to the sweet potato and is at risk of extinction
What is Yam
It is at risk due to overharvesting
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.
Going ______
What is going green
What country contributes the most to the world's carbon footprint
What is China
According to Britannica, "Carbon footprint is the amount of carbon dioxide(CO2) emissions associated with all the activities of a person or entity
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
China gifts some countries with this once-endangered animal
What is giant panda
The animal is no longer on the list but it is still in trouble. Gifting pandas is known as "panda Diplomacy." Today, China loans breeding panda couples to countries and the cubs must be returned to China when they reach their 2nd birthday
Recycling is part of the waste disposal cycle and this catchphrase captures the hierarchy. These three words start with RE... RE... RE...
What is Reduce, reuse, recycle.
It is an update from the Great Depression saying "Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without."
"All we are saying is..."
What is give green a chance
Song Give Peace a Chance
This device added to a car's exhaust system eliminates much of the pollution produced by gas combustion
This is the term for "standby power" used by many electronics even when they are not in use
What is phantom energy
When not in use, they still drew energy
99 percent of at-risk species are at-risk because of this
What is human activity