Environmental IssuesResources and the Environment

2011-2012

Environmental IssuesMining

Often destroys landscape

Nonrenewable vs. renewable energy

ConservationProtection, restoration, and management of

Earth’s resources

Environmental IssuesRecycling

To collect and reuse waste materials

LegislationEPA

Recycling at WalsinghamPaper products go in the short, wide bins.

No tissues, napkins, paper towels, etc.

Plastic, aluminum, and glass bottles go in the tall blue bin.No ziploc bags or candy wrappersOnly plastics labeled 1 or 2

Building Sustainable “Green” HomesInstall solar panels or windmills to power the

home.Can actually sell electricity back to the city.

Use recycled wood for cabinets, floors, etc.

Building Sustainable “Green” HomesUse of recycled newspapers for insulation,

plastic bottles to make carpet.

Energy efficient appliances.

Rainwater collection and purification system.