Bulkheads tend to erode neighboring shorelines, and damage water quality and habitat.
Recycle hazardous wastes. Used motor oil, car batteries, paint thinners and some solvents can be refined and reused. If you have a septic tank, monitor it yearly and have a reputable contractor remove sludge and scum every three to five years. The process of bleaching paper creates dioxin, a deadly toxin that winds up in many local waterways. Use unbleached paper and paper products.