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You Can Save The Planet By Doing Close To Nothing Everyday
Let me present you with my list of things everyone can do to save the planet and save some money.
Collect Trash in forests and parks while walking.
Seriously try it. I’m not talking about doing the entire cleanup, but bringing 3 empty cans or plastic bottles each time makes a big difference in long term!
Our parks, beaches and forests deserve to be clean!
Pick up batteries
I didn’t notice this problem before but since I started living in the Netherlands I found many batteries on the sidewalks. These must come from bike lights that got broken and cyclists didn’t care to clean them up.
Batteries are causing ground water poisoning when they start leaking into the ground.
I usually collect 1–2 batteries every time I’m on a walk. I put them in a small plastic bag to prevent them from leaking. I collect them in a jar and from time to time I bring them to a store or recycling facility to dispose of them safely.
