V. Match the headlines from 56 to 60 to its suitable description from A to E
56. How to Use Less Paper
57. Save Fuel
58. How to Use Less Electricity at Home
59. Conserve Water at Home
60. How to Cut Food Waste at Home
A. Taking these steps to conserve water can make a big difference: Only wash full loads of laundry; Fill a bucket while showering and use it to water plants; Install water-efficient appliances and showerheads.
B. From production to distribution, food eats up a lot of natural resources before it even finds its way to your grocery cart. And once eaten, the leftover plastic wrappers, cardboard boxes and uneaten scraps find
a more permanent home in the landfill, emitting greenhouse gasses as they slowly decompose. Here are a few tips for eco-friendly eating: Plan your weekly meals to waste less food; Only buy food on your shopping list; Start a compost pile; Start a community garden.
C. There’s no doubt that the emissions from traffic pollute the air. Switching up your driving habits can make a bigger environmental impact than you think. Not only will you spend less money on gas, but you will also significantly reduce your carbon footprint.
D. It’s crammed into your mail box, piled on your desk and sometimes recycled. But more often than not, unread mail, old phonebooks and other paper products sit in landfills, while more and more forests are cut down each year to produce even more products. Here’s how you can limit your paper use: Switch to online bill pay; Opt out of junk mail subscriptions; Think before you print; Recycle according to your local guidelines.
E. The byproducts of power plants can have a negative impact on the environment and human health. Limiting your family’s electricity use can make a big difference, while also saving you money. Here’s a few ways you can conserve electricity at home: Unplug chargers and appliances when not in use; Open your windows instead of running the A/C; Close shades during sunny hours; Turn lights off before leaving your home.
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57c
58e
59a
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