{"id":328,"date":"2018-11-19T09:00:08","date_gmt":"2018-11-19T09:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/natgeokids.com?p=328"},"modified":"2020-06-02T14:53:43","modified_gmt":"2020-06-02T14:53:43","slug":"conservation-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.natgeokids.com\/ie\/discover\/science\/nature\/conservation-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Top Conservation Tips!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here at National Geographic Kids<\/strong> we know how much our readers love our wonderful planet! But are you doing your bit to help look after it? Check out these five super-simple environment-saving tips…<\/p>\n

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1. Avoid Palm Oil!
\n<\/strong>Love biscuits? You’re not the only one – Britain consumes a whopping 4.4 million biscuits every day! But while everyone is aware that biccies aren\u2019t the healthiest of treats, what a lot of people don\u2019t know is that biscuits can also be bad for the planet. That”s because most of them contain palm oil<\/strong>, and to make way for palm oil plantations, rainforests are being destroyed<\/strong>. In fact, palm oil production is one of the biggest reasons for deforestation around the world. As forests are torn up, the endangered species that live in them \u2014 like orang-utans, elephants and gorillas \u2014 suffer too.<\/p>\n

What’s It In? <\/strong>Palm oil is not just found in biscuits \u2014 it’s also in thousands of other items<\/strong>, from sausage rolls and bread to make-up, soaps and even a new type of fuel.<\/p>\n

What Can You Do? <\/strong>Don’t worry – we’re not suggesting a total biscuit boycott! Thankfully, more companies are using sustainable palm oil<\/strong>, which is grown in ways which doesn’t destroy rainforests and other vulnerable habitats. To find out which palm oil products have got the green go-ahead, and which to completely avoid, read the Ethical Consumer Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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2. Turn Off The Taps!<\/strong>
\nYou wouldn’t flush the loo the whole time you were on it, would you?! But some folks leave the tap running while they’re cleaning their teeth – which could waste 35,000 litres of water per family per year. So remember to turn those taps off<\/strong> while you’re scrubbing your gnashers – because you’ll save water AND money. Bonus!<\/p>\n

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3. Be Switched On – Switch Off!<\/strong>
\nWe’re sure you already turn the lights off when you leave a room. But have you noticed those other little lights that continue to glow in the dark? The tiny red or green ones on your TV, computer and stereo? Well, those “stand-by” lights show that energy is still being used. So switch off all your gadgets<\/strong> at the mains. It could cut electricity use in your home by up to 10%. Wow!<\/p>\n

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4. Don’t Be Car Crazy!
\n<\/strong>Sometimes car journeys are unavoidable, like when you’ve got a massive supermarket shop to do, or the whole family goes to visit Grandma. But are all of them really<\/em> necessary? Walking<\/strong>, cycling<\/strong> and taking public transport<\/strong> are way better for the planet – especially when you think that a double-decker bus carries the same number of people as 20 cars!<\/p>\n

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5. Say “No” To Plastic Bags!<\/strong>
\nDid you know that a single plastic bag can take up to 500 years to fully disintegrate in landfill? And that around 1 trillion bags are used every year worldwide? Yikes! Next time you hit the shops, take a reusable canvas bag<\/strong> with you, instead. Simple!<\/p>\n

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Did you know that we have a FREE downloadable recycling primary resource<\/a>? Great for teachers, homeschoolers and parents alike, find out why it’s so important to reduce, re-use and recycle!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Photo: Getty Images UK<\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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