But most of us are adults, and we think and see things in a specific way - more mature, one could say.How about kids though? They play and destroy their toys, play computer games, leave the lights on, water running.... sounds terrible, doesn't it? Well, it is time we take action!
That's why I decided to make this list of advices (followable advices :) ) to give your kids:
Discard batteries to a specialized disposal area: batteries that are thrown away produce most of the heavy metals - dangerous substances like lead, arsenic, zinc, cadmium, copper, and mercury - that are found in household trash. These metals are toxic. They can be harmful to humans and wildlife. When discarded batteries from our trash wind up in landfills, these dangerous metals can seep into the ground water and eventually into the food chain. So, instead of throwing batteries in the trash, we should all take them to a toxic waste disposal area, if at all possible.
Turn off the toys and games (like GameBoys TM) that use batteries when you are not playing with them. That makes the batteries last longer, and you won't need as many of them. Forty percent of all battery sales are made during the holiday season. Give holiday gifts that do not require batteries (wooden toys are excellent - I loved mine! :D )
Also, buy rechargeable batteries and a recharger.
Energy-saving ideas for school: consider creating a weekly "energy monitor" - someone who's job it is to make sure lights are out when there's no one in a room. He or she can also make sure that machines are turned off when not being used.
Also, kids are curious, so you might want to motivate them with these (geeky :P) energy saving fun facts:
- A heavy coat of dust on a light bulb can block up to half of the light.
- In Australia, home refrigerators use the electricity of 5 large power plants every year.
- A hot water faucet that leaks one drop per second can add up to 320 litres month. That's more than one person uses in two weeks.
- An energy-smart clothes washer can save more water in one year than one person drinks in an entire lifetime!
- When you turn on an incandescent light bulb, only 10 percent of the electricity used is turned into light. The other 90 percent is wasted as heat.
- A compact fluorescent light bulb uses 75 percent less energy than a regular bulb – and it can last up to four years.
- Some new refrigerators are so energy-smart they use less electricity than a light bulb!
- An automatic dishwasher uses less hot water than doing dishes by hand - an average of six gallons less, or more than 3,000 litres per year.
- Every time you open the refrigerator door, up to 30 percent of the cold air can escape.
You can also suggest fun online games about saving energy from these websites:
Good luck!
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