I came across an article that might interest you as well. Athletes are often involved with many other things besides sports. They give their all while playing and find time to help raise awareness with environment issues and solutions. We will post it just as it was posted in Nickelodeon Magazine ... The title is:
LeBron's Got Green
Nickelodeon Magazine went one-on-one with basketball superstar and Big Green Help spokesperson LeBron James to ask him about being green, biking, and basketball.
Nick Mag: What are some of the green habits that you have taken up in the last few years?
LeBron James: I have become aware of all the little things I can do to help the environment, like turning off the lights when I leave the house, turning off the car when I am waiting for someone, and turning off the water while i am brushing my teeth.
Nick Mag: What is one thing you wish everyone would do for the environment?
LeBron James: Try not to drive everywhere. Take a bus, carpool, or best of all, ride a bike.
NickMag: Are you bicycling more now?
LeBron James: Yes. Instead of getting in the car with my kids, LeBron Jr. and Bryce, to do something fun, we just hop on our bikes and go for a ride.
Nick Mag: Can you do any tricks on a bike?
LeBron James: Riding with no hands. But I always wear a helmet, and you should, too.
Nick Mag: Does bicycling help your performance on the basketball court?
LeBron James: Definitely. Bike riding helps my endurance and stamina, which is especially important during the fourth quarter of tough games.
Nick Mag: What is one thing kids can do to make the world greener?
LeBron James: Don't let the water run when you brush your teeth - just turn it off. this saves lots of water - about five gallons a day.
Nick Mag: What is your favorite green-colored thing?
LeBron James: My high school basketball jersey.
Nickelodeon Magazine
By the way: have you noticed what he said about turning the water off while brushing our teeth? That is a really good suggestion. I noticed that in the movie : Karate Kid, with Jayden Smith, they had something like that as well. There was an on/off switch for the hot water in the bathroom. That saves a lot of energy as the water heater will not have to constantly heat up the water. You will use what you need, only. Not a bad idea, what do you think? Write us and tell us what you think!
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