Start environmental protection with ourselves

As college students, we should basically do well in this regard, but many people throw chewing gum around carelessly, which is very bad.

I now sort waste in my daily life; everything that can be recycled and has value is collected and sold to recycling centers. I also try to reduce my use of water for daily purposes, using water from washing up or cooking to flush the toilet, and using water from washing vegetables or rice to water plants. The requirements within the company are quite strict: waste must be sorted, and efforts must be made to save energy, reduce consumption, minimize pollution, and improve efficiency. This post was last edited by lyhh9024 on 2009-3-4 13:57.]

In the past, my awareness of environmental protection wasn’t very strong; however, through recent learning, it has improved to some extent, and my knowledge in this area has also expanded. I believe that in the future I should strive to apply this awareness in my daily life and encourage those around me to work together to protect our precious Earth.

　It can be said that there is no waste, only resources in the wrong place. If the costs imposed on future generations due to an atmosphere contaminated by untreated waste, sewage, and pollutants are immeasurable, then a single button battery that has not been properly disposed of can contaminate 60 tons of drinking water ； A dry battery that has not been properly disposed of can prevent crops from being grown on an area of one mu (666.66 square meters) for 80 years, and disposable non-degradable fast-food containers cannot be absorbed by the soil either for 100 years... It’s scary to think about, and it’s truly terrifying. These days, when young people fall ill, it’s either cancer or some diseases whose names they can’t even recall. Could it be that the illness resulted from improper handling of waste, with pathogens entering through the mouth or nose? So we really should do something for environmental protection, for ourselves, for everyone else, for society, and for future generations as well.

A few days ago, there was a post on this forum titled “100 Small Environmental Actions – Start with Yourself”; it was written very well. If everyone makes an effort to follow these suggestions, the environment will definitely improve significantly. The link for this post is: http://bbs.hcbbs.com/viewthread.phptid=399802&page=1#pid2132802. The link seems to not work. For the sake of environmental protection, I have to repeat it again. There are some things that can be done easily: 1. Encourage walking and cycling. 2. Try to use public transportation. 3. Use paper on both sides. 4. Do not enter core areas of nature reserves. 5. Use cloth bags. 6. Turn off lights when not in use to save electricity. 7. Do not set off fireworks. 8. Do not overly pursue fashion in clothing. 9. Save food. 10. Refuse to use disposable items. 11. Consume meat in moderation. 12. Turn off faucets when not in use. 13. Make multiple uses of water. 14. Try to buy local products. 15. Do not use non-degradable plastic food containers. 16. Refuse excessive packaging. 17. Use water-saving fixtures. 18. Use soap more often and detergents less. 19. Refuse to use disposable chopsticks. 20. Try to make use of solar energy. 21. Try to use recyclable items. 22. Use energy-efficient lighting. 23. Simplify home decorations. 24. Repair and reuse old items. 25. Do not dig up soil indiscriminately. 26. Refuse to use products made from precious woods. 27. Do not occupy farmland illegally. 28. Do not burn crop residues. 29. Do not disturb the natural lives of wild animals. 30. Do not intimidate or feed animals in publicly maintained areas. 31. Do not eat toads to protect frogs and agriculture. 32. Promote bird watching and oppose keeping birds as pets. 33. Do not pick up wild bird eggs. 34. Refuse to eat wild animals. 35. Use less hair gel. 36. Reduce calories to help save trees. 37. Do not wear clothing made from animal furs. 38. Do not fish in rivers, lakes, and seas. 39. Use fewer canned foods and beverages. 40. Do not use Christmas trees. 41. Do not burn fields in the wild. 42. Do not buy products made from wild animals. 43. Do not litter cigarette butts. 44. Do not pick or eat wild vegetables indiscriminately. 45. Get to know **species under key protection. 46. Do not encourage the creation or purchase of animal and plant specimens. 47. Do not keep wild animals as pets. 48. Observe small animals and birds around you and provide them with suitable living conditions. 49. Do not participate in activities that harm animals. 50. Do not encourage buying animals for release. 51. Do not watch street performers with monkeys. 52. Help animals in need, but do not interfere when they are free. 53. Do not **animals. 54. Immediately remove traps, snares, and cages used to catch animals. 55. Grow flowers and plants indoors or in the yard. 56. Plant trees in front of and behind houses. 57. Save paper and recycle it. 58. Sort and recycle garbage. 59. Donate old items to those in need. 60. Recycle used batteries. 61. Recycle scrap metal. 62. Recycle plastic waste. 63. Recycle glass waste. 64. Try to avoid generating toxic waste. 65. Use fluorine-free refrigerators. 66. Use diapers less often. 67. Use fewer pesticides. 68. Use fewer chemical fertilizers and prefer organic manure. 69. Use fewer indoor insecticides. 70. Do not burn items that may produce toxic gases. 71. Do not smoke yourself and advise others to smoke less. 72. Chew gum less often. 73. Do not pursue frequent computer upgrades. 74. Use items intensively. 75. Give priority to buying green products. 76. Have your car’s exhaust checked regularly. 77. Use lead-free gasoline. 78. Do not dump garbage into rivers, lakes, and seas. 79. Choose foods in large bottles and bags. 80. Understand the distribution and pollution status of local water bodies. 81. Support environmental protection fundraisers. 82. Oppose luxury and live a simple life. 83. Support stocks that support environmental protection. 84. Organize volunteer work to clean streets and beaches. 85. Avoid tourism-related pollution. 86. Participate in environmental awareness campaigns. 87. Be an environmental volunteer. 88. Understand the crisis of grasslands. 89. Understand desertification. 90. Understand and protect forests. 91. Understand and protect the oceans. 92. Take care of ancient trees. 93. Protect cultural relics and historic sites. 94. Report promptly any actions that damage the environment and ecology. 95. Pay attention to news reports on environmental protection. 96. Control population size and advise those who have more children than allowed. 97. Use every green anniversary to promote environmental awareness. 98. Read and share books and newspapers on environmental protection. 99. Understand the symbols and meanings of green food labels. 100. Get to know environmental protection symbols. This post was last edited by lyhh9024 on 2009-3-5 00:14.]