Celebrate Independence Sustainably, All Summer Long
Keep
America Beautiful, Phi Theta Kappa's International Service
Program partner, calls on chapters and members to mark the nation's birthday,
and our obligation to the entire global environment, with eight summer
"clean and green" ideas from their Community Matters e-Newsletter:
*
During your summer outings, don't be a litter bug! Do your part by picking
up litter you see and throwing it in a trash can.
* Taking a road
trip to the beach or park? Keep a litter bag in your vehicle to dispose of litter
properly. "Disposable" plastic bags, if you have them, make great litter
bags AND are an easy way to practice "reuse" (along with "reduce" and "recycle").
*
While getting that summer tune-up on your car, remember your tires. Check
for proper inflation to save gas and emissions. If you're getting new tires,
be sure to recycle your old ones!
* When heading to the grocery
store before your summer barbecues, remember to take a reusable bag instead
of a disposable one. If you have disposable bags, be sure to reuse or recycle
them!
* Staying hydrated in the summer heat is important. Consider
using a reusable water bottle. For big outings, take a larger water cooler
and use it to refill your bottles.
* Enjoying a beverage at your
friend's holiday bash? Be sure to recycle that can or bottle.
*
If you acquire a new cell phone, don't forget to recycle your old phone. Use
Keep America Beautiful's downloadable mailing label to return cell phones
and wireless equipment for reuse and recycling - no postage necessary if
mailed in the United States. Click
here for instructions.
* Looking for a fun summer activity
for your friends that will help the planet look more beautiful? Plant a Liberty
Garden in your community! Here's how to get
started.
Read the entire Community
Matters Newsletter online. Learn more about Phi Theta Kappa's
International Service
Program, Operation Green: Improving Our Communities.
Enroll your chapter as a Chapter
of Service.
