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When you
throw away used oil or chemicals such as
cleaners, lubricants or car additives,
put them in their own containers or pour
them over absorbent tissue before you
throw them away. Never throw them in the
drainage; you can avoid contaminating
rivers.
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Use
biodegradable detergents or soaps (such
asZote, Roma, Foca)
http://www.sustenta.com/productos/2005/jabones2005.htm
http://www.sirdo.com.mx/amolli.htm
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Water is
vital for our life and the lives of
amphibians. In order to avoid wasting it,
check regularly the pipes in your house
for leakages.
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Frogs and
toads feed on mosquitoes and flies which
can cause diseases (dengue,
gastroenteritis, yellow fever, etc.), so
don’t kill them, catch them or keep them
as pets.
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Don’t apply
poisonous pesticides or herbicides in
your garden. Use natural products to
fertilize your garden and you’ll be
preserving your environment.
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Take care
of your health and that of the
amphibians. Use you car only when you
really need to so you’ll reduce the
release of gases that pollute air.
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Don’t throw
too much trash. Divide the organic trash
and use it to make compost. Apart from
reducing your amount of trash, you will
have an excellent and natural fertilizer.
http://www.animales-en-extincion.com/composta-que-es.html
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Divide the
trash you produce at home and look for a
recycling program to join within your
own community.
http://www.inare.org.mx/
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When buying
groceries, choose those products that
have less wrapping material, that carry
an environmental certification or that
have been produced in a sustainable way.
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Batteries
release highly contaminating substances
after they are trashed. Throw them into
special containers, or better, use
rechargeable ones.
http://ecoabc2.galeon.com
