Household Cleaners and the Enviroment
- 1. Household Cleaners and Disposal By: Lucie Quinlan, Alexa Bowie, & Hannah Raine
- 2. Part A: Explanation By Hannah Raine Toxic chemicals are everywhere and used regularly.
- 3. Part A: Explanation By Hannah Raine Toxins can easily get into the environment.
- 4. Part A: Explanation By Hannah Raine Toxins can contaminate soil, lakes, rivers, oceans, and wildlife
- 5. Part A: Explanation By Hannah Raine Land鍖lls and incinerators can cause toxins to be released into the air
- 6. Part B: Impacts By Alexa Bowie Levels of the elements found in cleaners are not controlled once they are released into the environment.
- 7. Part B: Impacts By Alexa Bowie Excess amounts of elements result in excess plant growth in some plant species.
- 8. Part B: Impacts By Alexa Bowie Often, cleaners release harsh chemicals into the air causing smog and contributing to the greenhouse effect
- 9. Part B: Impacts By Alexa Bowie Chemicals in cleaners are very toxic and can harm us if not used responsibly.
- 10. Part C: Solutions By Lucie Quinlan Little things that count; child proof caps, follow instructions, DON'T MIX, ventilated areas Alternatives: Baking soda, white vinegar, Borax, & washing soda HHW Bene鍖ts HHW process
- 11. Part C: Solutions By Lucie Quinlan Little things that count; child proof caps, follow instructions, DON'T MIX, ventilated areas Text
- 12. Part C: Solutions By Lucie Quinlan Alternatives: Baking soda, white vinegar, Borax, & washing soda Text
- 13. Part C: Solutions By Lucie Quinlan HHW Bene鍖ts Text
- 14. Part C: Solutions HHW process
- 15. Think About It! Think about the way our actions and the products we buy effect our environment. It is our responsibility to ensure we are making good choices and buying products that help to sustain our environment.
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