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Sector What can be done?
Transport • Wherever possible, take public transportation such as
The transportation sector consumes the most gasoline bus or metro.
and diesel and emits the most pollution. • Drive electric
(battery-powered)
A green economy's transportation sector strives to:
automobiles, if at
• Use cleaner fuels such as electricity for cars. all feasible.
• Encourage the use of public transportation, cycling
and other forms of alternative transportation to
discourage the use of automobiles.
Water Management • Conserve water by turning
One of our most valuable resources is water. Billions of off the faucet when not in
people throughout the world lack access to safe drinking use.
water and improved sanitation facilities. Population • Use wastewater treatment
explosion is also making the situation worse. to prevent pollution of
water sources.
Waste Management • Before tossing anything out, try
Throwing things away involves giving up the opportunity to reduce, reuse and recycle it.
to reuse materials, which can lead to pollution of the • Sort the waste materials so that
land, air and water. some can be recycled and food
waste can be composted.
Forestry • Forests that are sustainably managed can continue
Forests are essential for rainfall and the protection of our to support populations and ecosystems without
land resources. Many cultures still rely on forest products harming the environment or the climate.
to thrive. Deforestation causes: • Cut fewer trees by reducing, reusing and recycling
• climate change, paper.
• soil erosion, • Avoid purchasing goods
such as ivory, which can
• species extinction and disruption to food chains and
ecosystems, only be obtained by
hurting animals.
• decreased tree covering, which results in less rainfall,
less oxygen and more pollution. • Purchase only products
that have been collected in a safe manner, such as
honey that has been collected without destroying
beehives.
Renewal Energy
Renewable energy is energy generated from naturally replenishing and never-running-out sources, such as the sun and
wind. Transportation, space and water heating and cooling, and electricity generation are all possible with renewable
energy.
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