Protecting the Environment at Home
There are many easy ways to help protect the environment at home. The University of Illinois has created 57 steps that you can take at home. Their website will help you find ways to:
- Create a landscape that is beautiful and diverse.
- Cut back or eliminate pesticide use in the home, yard and garden.
- Recycle and dispose of household waste, yard waste and hazardous chemicals.
- Reduce the risk of indoor contaminants, such as dust, radon, lead, asbestos and formaldehyde.
- Save money by conserving energy and water.
Click here to view the 57 steps.
