1. This Power Point Presentation
on Going Green was created for
a college level class. It was used
for a written communications
presentation.

2. Save the Planet
Go Green

3. Home Offices
• Are a great alternative to a cubicle
• Cut out the commute and save gas
• Scale back on unnecessary paper use
• Save elimination of disposable lunch containers

4. Transportation
• Hybrids
– Get better gas mileage
– Lower emissions
• Use public transportation
– Busses
– Trains
– Boats/Ferries
• Commute

5. 1-800-recycling.com
• Use this Recycling Location to
Make Your Search is simple:
– 1. Choose a category to see a
list of materials that you can
recycle.
– 2. Select one or more materials.
– 3. Enter your zip code or select
a major city from the list to see
locations.

6. Alternative Energy Sources
• Wind
– Clean, safe, and efficient
• Can be used for homes
• Solar
– Works when cloudy
• Can be used for homes

7. Smog
• Smog created by the burning of
coal, gasoline, and other
petroleum derivatives created
serious health hazards in
American cities by the
1940s, and thereafter caused
environmental damage even in
remote wilderness areas by
poisoning trees and other
wildlife.

8. Alternative Fuels
• Ethanol-powered vehicles were introduced for public
sale in 1992
– Made from Corn
• Electricity
• Biodiesel
– Derived from vegetable oil

9. Global Warming
• The 20th century's last two decades were the hottest in
400 years
• Average temperatures have climbed 1.4 degrees
Fahrenheit (0.8 degree Celsius) around the world since
1880

10. Global Warming
• Arctic ice is rapidly
disappearing, and the
region may have its first
completely ice-free
summer by 2040 or earlier
• Polar bears and indigenous
cultures are already
suffering from the sea-ice
loss.

11. Death from Air Pollution
• World annual death toll due to particulate pollution
from indoor and outdoor sources is 2 million people
each year, according to a new report from the World
Health Organization.

12. Ways to Cut Down on Pollution
• Bike
• Shop by phone or mail
• Accelerate gradually
• Use cruise control on the highway
• Keep your tires properly inflated

13. Save Energy
• Turn off the lights when you leave a room
• Check with your utility company for energy conservation
tips, like purchasing energy saving appliances
• Use a thermostat that automatically turns off the air
conditioner or heater when you don't need them
• Add insulation to your home
• Dry your clothes on a clothesline

14. We all can make a difference
GO GREEN FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS

15. Produced By:
Connie Scott