Community Health

Community and Environmental Health

Learning Goal: Understand what it means to be eco-friendly

​Environmental Health

​Understanding that your actions impact the environment and that your surroundings influence your well being.

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What do you think it means to be eco friendly?

​What does it mean to be eco friendly?

​Being eco-friendly is acting in a way that is not harmful to the environment.

​How can we be eco friendly at home?

​Water Usage

• ​Laundry

• ​Dishes

• ​Showering

• ​Watering the lawn

​Waste Managment

• ​Recycling

• ​Reusing

• ​Composting

​Energy Use

• ​Turning lights off

• ​Using energy efficient appliances

• ​Limiting AC use

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How can you save energy and limit water usage at home?

How can we be eco friendly while traveling?​

​Can't bike?

• You can still use your car less by walking, carpooling, or using public transportation!

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What environmentally conscious options do you have for getting around?

How can we be eco friendly when we shop?

​Buying Used

​Buying used means less products need to be produced!

​Buying from Green Companies

​Green companies are companies committed to eco-friendly practices.

Natural Climate Solutions - The Walt Disney Company

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​How can we be eco friendly when we eat?

​1 Gallon

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How long can pizza last in the refrigerator past its due date?

• 1-2 days

• 3-5 days

• 7-12 days

• 15 days

Multiple Choice

How long can pizza last in the freezer past the due date?

• 1-2 months

• 1-2 years

• 4-6 weeks

• 4-6 months

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