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World Wisdom - Budget-Friendly, Sustainable Spring Break Ideas

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Ensuring our youngest consumers understand how to reuse and recycle paper products or plant a tree will nurture life-long recycling habits and a respect for the planet.” When done, decorate the paper and give as gifts or plant and watch the seeds sprout. Plane Party: Gather neighborhood kids for a paper plane party!

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Alternative and Sustainable Energy Sources: Hydro Power

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It is also renewable, as the water is pumped back into the dam to be reused time and time again or is allowed to run downstream, continuing the normal flow of the river. This can be a contentious issue as the land may be prime agricultural land, have cultural significance or contain habitats for native plants, birds and animals.

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Rechargeable vs. Disposable Batteries – Which is Greener and Cheaper?

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Rechargeable batteries on the other hand, can be recharged and reused up to 500 times, extending their life considerably. Older types of batteries contained a large amount of mercury which is toxic to plants and animals and should never be released into the environment.

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