By Dr. Dougherty
April 22 is Earth Day. Before cleaning up the local park or starting a neighborhood recycling club, take a look at a few things you can do at home:
1. To help conserve water try turning off your faucet when brushing your teeth
2. Recycle empty plastic mouthwash bottles, instead of throwing them away
3. Reuse old toothbrushes to scrub grout or clean hard-to-reach places
4. Save energy by unplugging your electric toothbrush charger from the wall when it’s done charging
By incorporating just a few new habits, you and your family can help protect our planet.