Pollution

How can you help prevent pollution?

• Never flush anything down the toilet that isn’t suppose to be flushed.
• Pick up pet poo – it’s the law! Never leave pet poo on the footpath or ground where it might wash into gutters and down storm drains. Use doggy bags to put it in the bin.
• Start building a compost heap and encourage your parents to use it. You can compost everything from food peelings, to teabags, paper, grass and even wooly jumpers.
• Don’t wash your parents’ car in the driveway. If you do, harmful chemicals might end up in the drains and flow into rivers and lakes. Ask your parents to drive it onto the lawn or onto a gravel drive. That way the soapy water will soak into the ground and the soil will help filter out the pollutants!
• If you see your parents’ car leaking oil, ask them to get it fixed!
• Throw your rubbish into the bin, not onto the street.
• Reduce, reuse and recycle waste whenever you can!