Going green four, exercise two, page 79 clean water is our most precious resource yet.0:00
Every day we dump about 2 million tons of waste into the world's rivers, lakes and streams.0:35
This not only spells bad news for the animals and plants that live in them, but can also make humans ill.0:42
When the pollution floats down into the oceans that we swim in, there are several things we can do to restore our sick waterways back to health.0:48
First things first, make sure you never throw anything that could be toxic down a drain or onto soil.0:58
Then make sure that no litter, grass clippings, or leaves are allowed to get washed into storm drains as they could end up seriously harming aquatic creatures.1:06
Next, clean up after your dog.1:18
Another way to reduce water pollution is is to reduce excess water runoff.1:22
You can do this by making sure that your sprinkler is watering just your garden, not the pavement too.1:28
You can also try sweeping, not hosing your paths, and cleaning your car with a bucket of water instead of a hose pipe.1:35
Better still, take it to be cleaned in a car wash as they know how to dispose of wastewater properly.1:44
Finally, try to use products that aren't harmful to the environment, such as compost, instead of chemical fertilizers.1:52
Basically, remember that anything that gets onto the ground can eventually end up in a river, lake or stream, so make sure you do not allow any chemicals or waste to go on the ground or down the drain.2:01
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