SOLUTIONS
Global warming, the increase of temperature in Earth's atmosphere, and marine pollution, a combination of trash and chemicals dumped in the ocean, are both very serious problems. These serious problems are caused by humans, and we have to fix our problems before it's too late. But, don't worry, we still have time to fix everything. You, as a person of our planet, can help change Earth. Remember, even a small act has a big impact. Here are some simple solutions to help Earth:​
Change a
Light Bulb
Drive
Less
Plant
a Tree
A regular light bulb produces almost 150 kilograms of carbon dioxide. Using a Compact Fluorescent Bulb (CFL) will save almost 100 kilograms of carbon dioxide.
0.7 pounds of carbon dioxide are released for every mile you drive. Driving isn't the only way you can travel. Walking, biking, public transportation, and carpooling are all alternatives for driving.
Deforestation (cutting of trees) increases the amount of carbon dioxide in the air. Planting trees decreases the amount of carbon dioxide in the air. Did you know that a tree absorbs one ton of carbon dioxide over its lifetime?
Use Less
Hot Water
​
Heating water, to produce hot water, takes a lot of energy. You can use less hot water by taking shorter and cooler showers. You can also wash your clothes with cool water instead of hot water.
Recycle
More
Turn Off
Electric
Devices
Recycling helps reduce carbon emissions that contribute to global warming. Recycling helps reuse old materials. You can save about 2400 pounds of carbon dioxide just by recycling.
Turning off electrical devices, like computers, television, and DVD players, when you are not using them is a great way to help prevent global warming. Thousands of pounds of carbon dioxide are saved when you turn off electrical devices.
Reducing
Your Use
of Plastics
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Millions of animals die after eating plastic in the ocean. Using less plastic means that there will be less plastic in the ocean. There are many alternatives for plastic like metal and wood.
Participte
In a Beach
Cleanup
You can remove plastic from the ocean by particpating or organizing a cleanup of your local beach. You can join a local organization's cleanup or even an international cleanup.
Avoid Products Containing Microbeads
Microbeads are small plastic particles which are deadly to sea life. They are found in some toothpastes nd bodywashes, and are a main cause of marine pollution. You can avoid products containing microbeads by looking for polythelene and polypropylene on the ingredients' labels.