1. Take a load of cardboard, aluminum, plastic, or newspaper to one of the 7 Hardin Co. Recycling Centers across the county. Recycling (hcky.org) 2. Plant a tree or pollinator friendly plant. 3. Upcycle something to exhibit at the county fair. Fair week is July 5-10! For 4-H exhibit rules, click on events, 4-H and view the catalog—rules on page 50! For open youth or adult categories, click on events, Family Living, and view the catalog– page 10 and 11! Hardin County Community Fair & Horse Show (hardincofair.com) 4. Pick up trash, safely, from yards or roadways. 5. Make a bird feeder from a recycled container. How to make a recycled bird feeder | National Trust 6. Turn off lights when you leave a room. 7. Turn off the water while you brush your teeth. 8. Visit the Hardin Co. Farmers Market. https://hardincountyfarmersmarket.com/
9. Have a no-screen day. 10. Use a reusable shopping bag instead of taking a plastic one. 11. Start a compost bin. HO-75: Home Composting (uky.edu) ; At-Home Food Waste Composting for Resource Recovery - YouTube 12. Have a waste free lunch one day. 13. Walk or ride your instead of driving. Kids and Bicycle Safety (nhtsa.gov) 14. Donate unwanted items to charity.
15. Use a reusable water bottle. 16. Design helpful reminders for family members and place around the house. 17. Write a letter to your elected officials about issues important to the environment in your community. Elected Officials (hcky.org) 18. Hang your clothes to dry. 19.Go on a nature hike. 20.Plant a vegetable garden.