Applying Life Skills ©2010

Chapter 30: Clean and Safe Environments

Chapter Summaries

Establishing and maintaining a clean home environment is essential to the health of those who live there. This includes constant cleaning and clearing away of clutter. Keeping a home healthy and safe also includes safeguarding your home against hazards, and preparing for emergencies.

Unless something interferes with natural cycles, renewable resources replace themselves over time. Nonrenewable resources do not replace themselves. You can protect natural resources by doing your part to conserve water and fuel. Tomorrow's trash often comes from what you buy today, so make wise consumer decisions.