Ecology: 10 Ways To Fortify The Environment For
Under $10
by Jim D. Ray
America’s beautiful landscape represents the natural
brilliance of a nation founded on truth, freedom,
and the well-being of all its citizens.
As technology progresses, America’s ecosystem
suffers the greatest toll. Automobiles, industrial
parks, and consumer waste have grown in record
numbers over the past twenty years. It is essential
that we seek to ensure conditions favorable to the
renewal of our country’s natural splendor.
Here are ten ways you can fortify your local
ecosystem for $10 or less:
1. Don’t litter. It’s just one cigarette butt, pop
can, or plastic wrapper out the window – but with
over 200 million motorists in America, that can add
up to a lot of litter. Repairing existing damage to
the environment begins one piece of potential litter
at a time.
2. Recycle the basics. Many communities have
recycling programs in place, yet some people find it
too difficult or time consuming to make use of them.
Basics such as aluminum cans or newspapers are easy
to sort from the rest of the trash. To locate your
community’s recycling pick-up schedule or drop-off
locations, visit: http://www.earth911.org.
3. Join the National Arbor Day Foundation. The Arbor
Day Foundation promotes the preservation and growth
of tress, both in national forests and residential
settings. A membership is $10 and includes ten free
tree seedlings sent by U.S. mail for planting in
your yard or community. Donations are also accepted,
used for planting trees in America’s national
forests affected by fire or insect infestation.
Visit the National Arbor Day Foundation web site at:
http://www.arborday.org .
4. Conserve gasoline. Now more than ever, conserving
gas should be an easy-to-implement method for both
aiding the environment and saving money. Try running
errands during a morning or afternoon stroll, or
walking to your lunch spot. Not only are the health
benefits significant, there is immense natural
beauty to be experienced that oftentimes goes
unnoticed in the car.
5. Purchase ink-jet or toner refills for your
printer. Instead of purchasing new printer
cartridges, look for refill kits. Refilling printer
cartridges can be significantly cheaper, and require
less resources than new cartridges. When purchasing
a new ink jet or laser printer, be sure cartridges
accept biodegradable inks.
6. Plant a garden. Growing your own fruits and
vegetables can be a rewarding, inexpensive
experience for yourself and your family. Gardening
also saves money at the grocery store, offers
fresher produce, and increases the nation’s food
supply. If you live in an apartment, consider
planting a windowsill herb garden.
7. Participate in Internet banking. Internet banking
(and on-line bill payment) is a great way to reduce
the amount of monthly paperwork received by U.S.
mail. With great progressions in on-line security,
Internet banking is a safe, reliable way to review
statements and make payments. A free service for
many customers, visit your bank’s web site to find
out if Internet banking/on-line bill payment is
available.
8. Install timers on outdoor lighting. Purchasing
and installing timers for outdoor lighting fixtures
is an effective, inexpensive way to conserve
electricity. Dusk-to-dawn or motion timers will keep
your lights from staying lit after daybreak. Timers
are also great for indoor lighting and televisions.
9. Replace furnace filters regularly. Although
typically a home maintenance reminder, replacing
furnace filters every six months can help maintain
the efficiency of your furnace, conserving energy.
Filters that aren’t changed regularly can become
clogged with debris, causing your furnace to operate
longer than necessary.
10. Pass this list to a friend. The best way to
fortify the environment is to spread of knowledge
that will increase efforts to protect it. Share this
helpful reminder list with a friend, or e-mail it to
colleagues and friends. An increased awareness will
ensure America’s future environment is healthy and
strong.
About the Author
Jim D. Ray is a parapsychologist with a diverse
background in multiple subject concentrations,
including business, psychology and parapsychology,
criminal justice, philosophy, education, internet
technology, physics, and vocal performance arts. Jim
can be reached by e-mail at:
jray@web-presence.net.
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