There is an old saying that we only are renting the world for a moment from the true owners – the children. This can help remind us that the choices we make today about our lifestyle and consumer habits can our direct impact on many generations. We can help our children by not only bringing up the subject to talk about the environment, but also lead by example.
Easy Green Tips on Protecting Groundwater
While the average human being can last up to three months without food, it can only last three days without water. Climate change and unwise use of water supplies have led to severe drought in Australia, Europe and North America. For example, Spain decided to cater to the tourist industry by building many golf courses. Unfortunately, grass golf courses require lots of water to keep. Spain is now in the midst of the worst drought in its history.
Certainly now you know about water conservation as much as possible. But you also need to protect the water we have left. Much of the drinking water comes from groundwater, which (as its name suggests) means that it is located just below the ground. Because it is just under the ground means it is very easy to pollute.
The best thing you can do to protect groundwater is not to copy harmful substances in it. But you do not, you say. Oh, do you really Are you add fertilizers and pesticides in your lawn. They wash off easily and plunge into the groundwater. And what about cleaners and washing detergents you use. Many of these chemicals are destroying the groundwater.
Use only a fraction of the recommended amount of laundry detergent. You will still get clothes clean without dumping so many chemicals in groundwater. Better yet, use environmentally safe cleaning products from raw materials oils, bleach or vinegar. Look for a label showing the word with the words Design for the Environment US EPA on it.
Instead of using foam material drain cleaners, use a couple of cups of baking soda and a kettle full of boiling water. It may take longer to work than foam or liquid commercially made pipe cleaner, but it will not harm your pipes, groundwater or children.
Polluting Yourself
There is no sense to talk to kids about the environment if you do not treat their bodies with respect. You may not think that your body has something to do with the environment, but it does. The way you treat yourself is often subconsciously reflected in how we treat the environment.
The children can easily recognize hypocrites. They will nod in agreement with you only to please you but then ignore all the advice and instruction if they think you're a hypocrite. There is no sense preaching green tips if you drink, smoke or abuse drugs. Abusing alcohol, drugs and tobacco harms not only the body but also harms the environment.
How smoking affects the environment Guess what the most prominent kind of confusion can be found on beaches around the world lighters, cigarettes, matches and tobacco pouches. Tobacco is toxic to many creatures like little dogs can die from eating a few cigarettes.
Every bit we consciously choose to do, in some small way either help or destroy our planet. Now it's up to you to go the right way.