Kids Committed to Conservation

Kids Committed to Conservation
Conservation protects & manages our natural resources and
environment so that they are here for future generations.
Practice conservation!
Water—Make every drop count
Water Facts:
A leaky faucet can waste 3,280 gallons of water a year.
You use 5 gallons of water a minute when you shower.
Turn off the water while you brush your teeth and you
will save 4 gallons of water a minute.
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Solar Power
Recycle
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What’s the Difference?
Recycle means to process used items to make
new products.
Example: We recycle aluminum cans to make
aluminum foil.
Reuse means to extend the life of an item rather
than throwing it away.
Example: Instead of throwing away your toys you
should donate them to a school or library.
Find these Conservation Words
Conservation
Reuse
Earth
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Answers:
1) water 2) drink 3) brush 4) cool 5) five
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Water Word Scramble
Reduce
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Energy
Green
Reduce means to use less of an item; use only
what you need.
Example: Use cloth napkins instead of paper
napkins, store leftovers in containers instead of
foil or baggies; take canvas bags to the store so
you don’t need a bag from the store.
What Can I Do?
Check out these cool websites:
• www.epa.gov/kids
• www.wateruseitwisely.com
• www.nrdc.org/greensquad
• www.ecokidsonline.com
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Take shorter showers—reduce the amount of
water you use
Drink from a special cup instead of buying
bottled water
Turn the water off when you brush your teeth
Recycle aluminum cans, paper, plastic, & glass
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Color and add back ground conservation ideas.
Submit your art to Minol for entry in our quarterly contest open
to school age children K-8.
Winners will receive a gift certificate for a popular local retailer.
Winners notified by mail.
Mail to: Minol Conservation Counts
15280 Addison Road #100
Addison,TX 75001.
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