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REDUCE POLLUTION

· Do not litter.

· Do not pollute our rivers, streams, drains, or ocean.

· Reuse paper, envelopes, boxes, glass and plastic containers, old newspapers, paper and plastic bags.

· Share with others and reuse at the same time by donating old books, toys, clothing, etc. to charities.

· Buy drinks in recyclable glass bottles.

· Reduce the use of disposable plates, cups and utensils and use those you can wash and reuse to reduce waste and ask shops and restaurants to do the same.

· Use cloth rags instead of paper towels to reduce waste.

· Avoid buying products with excessive packaging.

· Buy products in packages and containers that can be reused or recycled.

· Carry your own bags to the grocery and shops.

· Place your purchases in your bag or one large bag rather than many small bags to reduce waste.

· Compost leaves and twigs, fruit and vegetable wastes, coffee grounds, tea grounds, eggshells, and nutshells
in your garden beds or compost heap.

· Mend and repair rather than discard and replace.

· Buy products in bulk and with less packaging to reduce waste - smaller packages have more packing waste.

· Buy unleaded gasoline.

CONSERVE WILDLIFE AND HABITATS

· Feed the birds in your garden.

· Do not kill animals - they will not harm you.

· Do not set fires that can spread and destroy vegetation and habitat.

· Do not walk on coral reefs.

· Minimize your use of pesticides and use those only those that have been approved as safe for humans and the environment.

· Have local plants in your house or garden.

CONSERVE WATER

· Do not waste water - turn off taps, hoses and showers when you are not using them and fix leaks.

· Use rainwater to water plants.

EDUCATION AND PARTICIPATION

· Educate yourself about the natural heritage of Tobago by visiting some of the beautiful natural sites on the island - know your country and your environment.

· Learn about some of the important environmental issues in Tobago by reading the newspapers and visiting Environment TOBAGO’s Environmental Information Centre (at our office).

· Take time to play, relax, and spend time in nature.

· Work to understand people with different views.

· Talk to your family and friends about environmental conservation and green living.

· Share your ideas - write about your concerns to your politicians and to local newspapers.

· Join an environmental group and get involved in projects to help conserve our natural environment 		 
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