Раздаточный материал 8 класс по теме "окружающая среда"

Saving the planet sounds great doesn’t it? But there are many simple ways you can do to help. Check out this list of fifteen easy ways to go green and do your bit to help!

If you turn your computer off every night, again you will reduce the power you use. You will save an average of 40 watt-hours a day. It’s not a huge amount, but better in your pocket than your energy supplier’s right?

Always make sure to recycle your glass. It can reduce water pollution by up to 50% per cent and related air pollution by up to 20 % per cent.

You don’t have to give up meat for life, but try to have one meat free day a week. It takes 2,500 gallons of water to produce a single pound of beef. It can save some animals.

Make sure to recycle your old newspapers - 69% (or 44 million newspapers) of the newspapers printed in the USA are thrown away every day. Even if you recycle only once per week, half a million trees could be saved.

When brushing your teeth, turning the tap off while brushing can save 20 liters of water per day.

Plant your own tree in your garden. It is good for the environment both the land and the air. You could make it an annual event where each family member plants a new tree.

You don’t need to light up a room no one is using. Save energy and money by getting into the habit of switching off the lights when you leave the room.

8 . Print on both sides of piece of paper

Every year we throw away millions of tons of office-paper. You can reduce it printing on both sides. Use your paper twice.

9 . Take a shorter shower

Even if you save two minutes during your shower, it will save many liters of water a week.

Unfortunately, many people go to work by car alone, that is usually still 3 seats empty. Take your colleagues with. . You will not only reduce the amount of car fumes in the air , but you can get an interesting passenger.

11 . Ride a bike

Get exercise and pollute air less. Walk or ride your bike to work and make the air cleaner.

Reduce the temperature in your home by just 1 degree can save you 10% on your energy use over the year. This is another great help for the planet.

If possible, find your work not far from home. This saves gasoline (бензин), which will reduce air pollution and save you money.

Energy save lightbulbs (энерго-сберегающие лампы) are a simple way to reduce the amount of power you use. Saving energy you can help our planet.

15. Take an animal home.

There are many people who buy puppies and kittens, when there are THOUSANDS of dogs and cats that are homeless. Save a life. Give it food and care.