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Talent 21 Project. Mia Somershoe Period 1 1-6-12. Conservation Star 8/10 .
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Talent 21 Project Mia Somershoe Period 1 1-6-12
Conservation Star 8/10 • My rating is a Conservation Star. One way I can improve my rating is take shorter showers. Another way I can improve my rating is I could walk or ride my bicycle whenever it is possible instead of asking for a ride. I could also waste less paper. This will help me get 10 yeses.
My empty 2-Litter soda bottle is a • Make cool terrariums. Peel off the label. Cut as straight as possible after starting the cut with a knife, finish with scissors. • Add sand, stones (for drainage),small plants, moss or other & possibly a small inexpensive figurine or trinket or stone etc. for interest. • Water thoroughly.(Keep in mind that the water can't easily escape the dome) place top down over bottom creating a "dome" over the plants
What are the 3 R’s and can you think of a 4th R? • The three R’s are • Reduce • Reuse • Recycle • My Fourth R is • Remake
What can I do to help make a difference in our environment? List examples for home, school, and in my community? • Home • Take Shorter Showers • Reuse plastic bags • Waste less food • School/Community • Recycle • Use less paper • Pick up trash
Recycling 1-ton of paper saves how many trees? • Recycling 1-ton of paper saves 17 trees.
Recycling ½ of the world’s paper, how many acres of forest could be saved? • 20 million acres of forests could be saves.
How many pounds of plastic are thrown out yearly by Americans? • 20 million pounds of plastic are thrown out yearly by Americans.
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