SAVE EARTH ~ SAVE LIFE

These are the basic sources of pollution,,,and their are some
other basic ones that start from us only,,,,and thats
"WE CAN'T CONTROL OUR BRAINS,,,, THE
CAUSE BEHIND THIS DESTRUCTION",,,,,,!!

'CONTROL YOURSELF TO CONTROL GLOBAL WARMING'

So i request you all to join the league,,,,and get awakened
,,,so that our motherland can be saved,,,,otherwise it will be
tooo lateeeeeeee,,,,come together,,,,,and mark your
existence!!!!
Here are certain simple steps which can be harnessed
towards
our contributions~~

	Use Environmentally Safe Products Many pesticides have safe, chemically-free organic alternatives. By using non-toxic methods, you reduce the amount of dangerous chemicals that flows off of lawns and into storm drains. For more information on safe Landscaping, Gardening and Pest Control tips, click here . Lawn and garden products may contain harmful chemicals if disposed of improperly.

	Recycle Your Used Motor Oil and Filters Used motor oil is extremely toxic to the environment if disposed improperly and there are literally hundreds of collection centers located throughout the city. click here .
	Compost Yard Trimmings Dispose of yard clippings and waste in a compost bin or in your City issued green container. You can also log on to the City's Smart-Gardening web site for more information.
	Report Illegal Dumping Illegal dumping of trash, paint products, motor oil and other chemicals into storm drains is against the law! Call (800) 974-9794 to report incidents of illegal dumping.
	Pick up After Your Pets Animal waste that runs off of lawns and sidewalks sends harmful bacteria into the storm drain system and out into the ocean, creating problems for swimmers and fish. For more information on helping your pet and the environment, click here or, download the free guide 'What's the Scoop!'
	Dispose of Trash Properly Separate items into plastics, glass and paper products, and discard only what is non-recyclable. For information click here
	Use Water Based Paints. Oil based paints are extremely toxic and much more problematic in disposing of than water based paint. Oil based paints are also not allowed to be disposed of in the City's sewer system and dumping it into storm drains is ILLEGAL. Water based paints cover the same area just as well as oil based, and it is strongly encouraged that you buy the water based brand.
	Recycle Everything You Can! Landfill space (where all our trash goes) is rapidly filling up and we can greatly reduce the need for having to find precious, open land for additional capacity. Open land can be better suited for parks or natural habitat for wildlife and much of what we throw away can easily be reycled! FACT: It is estimated that, of the 40 tons of trash that washes onto our beaches every year, over 80% of it could've been recycled!
	Take Your Residential Special Materials to a City of Los Angeles S.A.F.E. Center Residential Special Materials are typical household products that should not be disposed of by merely throwing in the trash. These items include unused or leftover paint, pesticides, cleaners and other chemicals. There are several places in your hometown where residents can take these items where they can be safely disposed of.
	Don't Litter! Simple enough? Everything dropped, tossed, spilled or discarded onto streets and gutters will eventually make its way into the storm drain system--and out to the ocean! FACT: Every year, at least 800,000 cigarette butts are picked up from our beaches by Coastal Cleanup Volunteers.
	Wash Your Car On the Lawn Most detergents and other car washing ingredients contain chemicals that when washed into the street and enters the storm drain system, can harm sea life once it reaches the ocean. Also, the water runs over pavement or streets and washes chemicals, oil and other pollutants into the storm drains. Consider using an environmentally-friendly soap or take your car to a commercial car wash that recycles its water. For more environmental tips on washing your car, click here .