Celebrating Earth Month: Eco-Friendly Actions

What is the first step suggested to celebrate Earth Day?

• Signing a petition

• Upcycling something into a craft

• Planting a tree

• Going vegan for a day

How can you make a craft eco-friendly?

• Crafting digitally only

• Upcycling existing items

• Using only plastic

• By buying new materials

What is recommended to try from local farmers?

• Organic vegetables

• CSA farmers market produce

• Non-native plants

• Imported fruits

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What is a zero swap mentioned in the video?

• Buying more plastic bottles

• Switching to reusable toilet paper

• Using disposable bags

• Ignoring recycling

What is one way to care for pollinators?

• Watering plants with chemicals

• Keeping pets outdoors

• Planting pollinator-friendly flowers

• Using pesticides

What action is suggested to reduce car usage?

• Buying more cars

• Driving faster

• Car sharing or using public transport

• Using only electric cars

Why is it important to switch to an eco-friendly bank?

• For better customer service

• To prevent investment in wasteful practices

• For higher interest rates

• Banks offer eco-friendly gifts

What is a benefit of joining an environmental club?

• Getting out of homework

• Free merchandise

• Unlimited access to parks

• Making eco-friendly friends

What should you do to support small businesses?

• Avoid local markets

• Buy everything online from international sellers

• Shop small whenever possible

• Shop only at large corporations

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Why is it important to calculate your carbon footprint?

• To make informed changes

• To blame others

• To win a prize

• Because it's a school assignment