Match the headings with the four paragraphs of the leaflet. a. Help the environment when you shop c. Help the environment when you travel b. Help the environment when you drive d. Help the environment when you are at home Doing Your Bit for the Environment ____ In most countries, there are too many privately owned vehicles on the roads, so rent a bike and see the country that way. It is good for the country, and it is also good for your health. Catch trains and buses whenever you can. In many countries, public transport is cheap, clean, and pleasant. Save water. Use the towels in your hotel for at least two days. The citizens of many of your favorite vacation places may suffer because they don’t have enough clean water. ____ Buy products from recycled material. Try to find products with very little packaging. Reuse plastic or paper shopping bags. When buying electrical products, choose the most energy-efficient ones to reduce the electricity you use. Buy clothes made with natural fibers such as cotton, silk, and wool. ____ Before you get into your car, ask the question “Is my journey really necessary?” The shortest car trips cause the worst pollution because the engine is cold. Share car trips with your family, neighbors, or friends. Check and maintain your car regularly. A poorly maintained car uses extra gas. Don’t sit in your car with the engine going, as that wastes fuel. Don’t keep unnecessary items in the trunk. If your car is heavy, it uses more fuel. Obey the speed limit. Driving at 80 km/h can use 25 percent less fuel than driving at 110 km/h. ____ Think about how much energy you use in the house. There are many things you can do to help. Can you turn down your heating? Do you leave lights on? Do you leave your computer and your TV on standby? All of these things use up energy and create more warming of the planet. You can also buy energy efficient appliances and light bulbs. Saving energy starts with you.