WHEN IT COMES TO PRESERVING AND PROTECTING NATURE, WILDLIFE FUND SURVEY FINDS AMERICANS ARE UNITED

Описание: When you hear the word “nature,” what comes to mind? Far away landscapes, wild animals? Or maybe your local park ! All true! but nature encompasses so much more in ways that we don’t even realize. From the materials used to build our homes, the food we eat, the water we drink, and the health of our families and communities, nature is a key factor in every aspect of everyday life.



World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, is launching a new campaign about the unexpected ways nature impacts everyday life.



DID YOU KNOW?



Light-emitting diodes—also known as LEDs—use up to 90% less energy and last 25 times longer than incandescent lightbulbs

A leaky faucet that drips at a rate of one drop per second can waste more than an estimated 3,000 gallons of water per year

Use a microwave to save energy. Microwave ovens use around 50% less energy than conventional ovens do.



Today's dishwashers are about 95% more energy-efficient than those bought in 1972—your old dishwasher may be costing you more in energy bills than it would take to buy a new one.

If your toilet is from 1992 or earlier, you probably have an inefficient model that uses between 3.5 gallons to seven gallons per flush. Newer, high-efficiency toilets use less than 1.3 gallons per flush.



Many idle electronics—TVs, DVD players, stereos, microwaves—use energy even when switched off to keep display clocks lit and remote controls working. Switch off power strips and unplug electrical devices when you're not using them.