Ways to Help Save the Planet
We will only get one life to spend on Mother Earth, so we best not blow it by killing her with our pollution.
Cities have begun recycling programs, schools have started environmental clubs, and people are becoming more conscious of their surroundings. Hot Topics wonders, “What are you personally doing to help the environment?”
“I’m involved in conservation clubs, I recycle everything at home, and I car-pool.” Bob Kurkjian, 18, senior, Los Alamitos
“I don’t use my air conditioner, I don’t eat meat, I recycle plastic and cans, and I water the plants after 7 p.m.” Erika Clay, 16, junior, Troy
“At work, I don’t give people plastic bags unless they ask for them, and I conserve water.” Emily Mitchell, 17, senior, University
“Taking shorter showers and not going to restaurants that use plastic foam.” Pablo Garza, 16, junior, Fullerton
“I’m saving as much water as possible every day. Also, we’re planting more shrubbery in the garden to produce more oxygen.” Ivonne Monreal, 17, senior, Saddleback
“I sweep our front walkway instead of hosing it down.” Matt Thimgan, 17, senior, Esperanza
“I take shorter showers and eat dolphin-safe tuna.” Nicole Jones, 15, sophomore, Santa Margarita
“I recycle newspapers and conserve water. I also try not to use plastic products, but biodegradable paper products.” Juanita Chang, 16, junior, Villa Park
“I am riding the bus instead of driving everywhere.” Eric Ebell, 16, senior, Kennedy
“We started using CARE products, which is recyclable paper. They make (tissues), paper towels and other paper goods.” Stacy Wallace, 14, freshman, Los Alamitos
“We separate glass bottles, plastic bottles and cans to recycle. We also make fertilizer with the organic part of our garbage.” Brenda Gachuz, 17, senior, Saddleback
“I wash my car with a bucket of water instead of a hose.” Stacey Stretch, 16, senior, Esperanza
“I decided to potty train my little sister early so that we don’t use as many diapers.” Brian Beelner, 16, junior, Ocean View
“I yell at my dad when he does stupid things, like water the pavement.” Dan Loffner, 17, senior, Kennedy
“I’m recycling cans and newspapers, and we have a special shower head.” Steve Weddell, 16, junior, Troy
“I’m doing pretty much what I can. I take time to go to the recycling center, conserve water, and I use pump hair spray instead of aerosol.” Alex Torres, 17, senior, Saddleback
“I recycle cans, use paper instead of plastic bags and environmentally friendly products.” Bridget Flynn, 15, sophomore, Santa Margarita
“I’ve boycotted using plastic foam, I’m not taking as many showers, and I recycle all aluminum, glass and plastic containers.” Alesha Bernard, 14, freshman, Kennedy
“I’ve been recycling cans and bottles and using less water.” Meredith Ladley, 16, junior, Los Alamitos
“Recycling plastic and using toilet paper made from recycled paper.” Jessica Lanford, 14, freshman, Connelly
“My family runs water only when necessary, and I recycle aluminum cans.” Angela Weekley, 15, sophomore, Kennedy
Next Week’s Hot Topic:
What is the one thing a teacher can do to make you angry?
