Suggestions for
Lab 11
Environmental Problems

This list is short but expanding. There are MANY possibilities and you should not feel like you are limited to the suggestions here. If you are not sure if a specific idea is appropriate please contact your lab instructor and ask.

Let me know if you have a good idea and I'll add it to the list.


Some Ideas

Air pollution
Car exhaust
Leaving unattended cars idling
 


Electricity
Turn off unneeded lights


Water Conservation
Dripping faucets
Sprinklers watering roads and sidewalks
Leaving unneeded water running
New construction in sensitive areas
Introduced plants that use a lot of water


Water Pollution
Oil and fuel leaks

Recycling - A complete list of what the San Angelo Friends of the Environment will accept for recycling is available at their web site, Recycling in San Angelo.
 
Paper
Cardboard, feed sacks and paper grocery bags
Office paper
Newspaper
Magazines and other "slick" paper

Metal
Aluminum
Steel cans ("Tin")
Other (such as copper)

Glass
Glass can not currently be recycled in San Angelo but may be in many other areas of Texas

Plastics
#1 and #2
Others may be recycled in some areas but not San Angelo

Automotive
Car batteries
Motor oil and lubricants
Oil filters

Household Appliances


Solid waste
Litter
Garbage accumulation


More will be added here

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