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Every little change is a new brick to build a greener future.

Before buying anything new, use what you already have and try to reuse or repurpose objects at home!

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Which changes have you already implemented? Which ones are you willing to try?

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bedroom

bathroom

In the house

kitchen

garage

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When shopping, we should use reusable plastic bags instead of single-use bags. Always refuse unnecessary bags.

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kitchen

We can change a lot in our kitchens.We should use fabric towels instead of paper ones, use glass storage containers instead of plastic wraps and purify your water at home instead of buying plastic bottles.

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In the bathroom we can use other objects than plastic toothbrushes, we can also use natural washcloths. We can use salt soaps for deodorant and bar soaps instead of liquid soaps in plastic bottles. We should use washable cotton pads instead of single-use pads.

Bathroom

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BEDROOM

In the bedroom we should take care of all the textile piece. Buy second-hand and avoid plastic fibers. We can change incandescant lightbulds to LED, which are more energy efficient.

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Laundry

Use natural products to clean, like vinegar and baking soda, use the sun instead of a dryer.

Use washable cloths to clean your house!

Cleaning supplies

gARAGE

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In the classrooms

At the cafeteria

at school

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Remember!

These everyday gestures are also important: - turn off the light- turn down the heat- close the windows and doors

It is not always easy to be less wasteful in the classroom. Take good care of your belongings. Don't tear your notebooks, reuse items years after year. Change the light bulbs. You can also use refillable pens.

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In the classroom

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If we must bring a snack to school it is better to bring something made at home than prepacked in plastic. You can bring a fabric napking instead of using paper ones. Always remember to carry a bottle with you!

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AT THE CAFETERIA

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Try to take the bus to school. You can also take your bike. If you must take a car, try carpooling with other students.

Transportation

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When you travel, bring your water bottle instead of always buying plastic bottles, bring reusable dishes instead of plastic and pack your food in reusable containers.

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In the garden you can collect rain water in buckets instead of using city water, you can plant plants and grow your own food, so you go to the market less. You can weed manually instead of using products.

The garden