CHICAGO — We, the 8th grade class of LeMoyne School, spent some time last week learning about Earth Day.
We have learned that while there are many problems facing our planet, such as radioactive waste or the greenhouse effect, there are little things we can do every day to help save our Earth.
1. Collect and recycle cans, bottles and newspapers.
2. Throw trash in their proper containers.
3. Turn off the lights in your house when not in use.
4. Turn off all appliances when not in use.
5. Use pump hairspray instead of aerosols to help eliminate hydro-fluorocarbons.
6. Use regular soap and water to clean instead of dangerous and toxic chemicals.
7. Walk or bike whenever possible.
8. If you must drive, carpool or use public transportation.
9. Cut the plastic rings that you find on six packs into pieces before throwing them away. (These rings are not bio-degradable and are causing animals, birds and fish to die.)
10. If you eat tuna fish, buy from a company that does not buy its fish from companies using drift nets. (Drift nets kill dolphins and other marine mammals.)
Every little bit helps.