There are many ways to help the environment. First thing everyone should do is to stop being wasteful with the products we use and the energy we consume. Also reuse and recycle what you can. Everything from aluminum and glass to plastic and paper can be recycled; all it takes is a little effort. Planting trees, shrubs and flowers around your home can help. Not only is this good for the environment but also pleasing to the eyes.

This is something that is not only good for the environment but for you too. Walk to the store or your friend’s house. Leave the car at home. This in itself will not only improve your health but will also help reduce this nations dependency on foreign oil imports.

The world and the environment also need more than just one animal (humans) on this planet so be kind to other animals. Many animals provide a needed service that helps the environment.

Look at the job bees and butterflies do. They go to work everyday to pollinate the plants. Some of these plants we depend on for food. Unfortunately some of the genetically modified plants we use as a food source now have pesticides built in. I wonder if there is a connection with that and the rapid decline in the bee and butterfly populations.

For those of you out there that wish something for nothing try what I did. Yes this is environmentally friendly. My daughter loves tomatoes so I dug up a portion of the back yard and planted 6 tomato plants. We had tomatoes all summer. Some of which fell and were eaten by the bugs and rabbits. That autumn, before the first frost I raked the leaves from the yard and place them on the garden area. I then spaded the garden over. Yes this took a little time and work but did not cost me a red cent. The following spring I spaded the garden area again. After several rains there appeared new tomatoes plant. I did this each year for six straight years. The last year before we moved I counted 128 new sprouts. I think the fuel used to purchase the first six plants was energy well spent. Just as a side note, the garden had only midday sun and was a six-foot by eight-foot area.

Be creative and help save the environment. Every little bit counts just do your part.

Tags: be kind to animals, How to help the Environment, plant tomatoes, plant trees, recycle, reuse

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