Plug Abandoned Wells Identify the abandoned water wells in your area or on your property and have them plugged. Buy Recycled Products Paper made from recycled fibers reduces air pollution, saves trees and creates five times as many jobs as paper made from virgin wood. Ask your local store to carry recycled products. If you have a septic system, pump it out every one to three years. Do not flush grease, caustics and non-biodegradable materials into the system.
Toxins Never dump, spill or permit contaminates or toxins to leak on the ground.
Take your used motor oil, old paint cans and other materials to a collection center. If you have an underground tank on your property have it checked for leaks. Federal law requires that abandoned underground storage tanks be removed from the ground and that leaking tanks be replaced. A green product is one which has environmentally sound contents or is wrapped in environmentally sound packaging.