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Topsoil

Topsoil is a type of soil that is filled with organic matters.

Reduce the harmful products to the environment

Techniques

Solution 1

.Buy biodegradable products.

. Store all liquid chemicals and waste in spill-proof containers.

. Eat organic foods that are grown without pesticides. Look out for

fertilizer or pesticide free products when you go to the shopping center

.Use a drip tray to collect engine oil.

. Buy products that have little packaging.

. Don’t dump motor oil on the ground

Reduce your rubbish amount

Techniques

Solution 2

. Properly maintain all underground storage tanks, like oil, septic, and sewer lines. Have your septic tank pumped on schedule and look for signs of leakage, such as soggy areas in the yard, odor, slowing and backups in the home, and excessive plant growth over a particular area. Most septic systems need pumped every three to five years.

. Be diligent about picking up and disposing of trash. Dispose of animal waste into a septic or sewage system as promptly as possible--do not leave it on the lawn or place it in a storm drain.

. Do not burn rubbish , particularly plastics or tires, because the residue in the smoke will settle and pollute the soil..

Lower Paper Use

Techniques

Solution 3

. Choose digital subscriptions, statements, and bills.

. Ask to be removed from junk mail lists and avoid signing up for new ones.

. Say no to receipts.

. Dry your hands using just one paper towel. Use a washable fabric towel when you're at home. If possible, carry a small fabric towel with you to school or work, too. Bring it home occasionally and wash it with the rest of your laundry.

. Use reusable fabric cloths, a feather duster, or a broom instead of paper towels.

Solution 1

Plant native species and plan your plantings in a way that minimizes runoff- This will help reduce the amount of water and lawn chemicals needed to maintain your yard

Solution 2

Water your lawn as infrequently as possible- Water more deeply and in the morning when it is cooler. This prevents nutrients from leaching out of the soil during excessive watering and reduces the need for fertilizers, while encouraging a deeper root system in your lawn.

Solution 3

Wash clothes in cold water whenever possible- As much as 85 percent of the energy used to machine-wash clothes goes to heating the water.

Solution 4

Bring a reusable water bottle, preferably aluminum rather than plastic, with you when traveling or at work.

Use "gray water" on ornamental gardens and plants

Solution 1

"Gray water" is a term for water that has already been used in showers, bathtubs, sinks or dishwashers. This water is certainly not fit for human consumption, but it is clean enough to be used in gardens and on plants around the house. Bathwater or shower water is best, but water that has been used to wash dishes is also okay, as long as there's not too much grease or food left on the dishes before they go into the washer. Water may be collected manually by scooping it out of the bathtub, or drainage pipes can be re-routed to a small storage tank.

Use sink water to flush toilet waste

Solution 2

Liters of water are used by each person every year in developed countries to flush away only 165 liters of waste! To make water usage more efficient, some water can serve two purposes before it leaves the home. Since it's not necessary to flush a toilet with clean water, pipes can be re-arranged so that gray water from the bathroom sink will fill the toilet's tank.