AT home --->
-->Electric devices draw power even when switched off ,so unplug anything when not in use .power strips make this easy for devices used together
--->Service all electric devices regularly . consider changing anything that's more than ten years old. you will save a lot on electricity bills
--->when buying new devices ,option for ones with better energy performance ratings(like BEE stars)
--->choose HFC-free refrigirators ,HFC's are greenhouse gasses and a big factor in causing climate change
---->Upgrading your desktop? choose a laptop ,they consume much less electricity .Avoid toxic substances like PVC and BFRs in products.Look for brands that take back and recycle products safely
--->switch to compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) and see your electricity bill go dopwn Light Emitting Diodes (LED) arrays are better
---->To prolong the life of your cellphone battery ,charge it when it is completely discharged
---->Always load your washing machine to full capacity .Let sunlight and air dry your cloths free
---->Don't keep your refrigerator too cold .3-5deg'c for the fresh food section and around -15deg'c for the freezer are identical temperatures .Defrost your fridge regularly
---->Switch off lights and fans when you're not in the room
---->Buy locally and organically produced fresh food as far as possible
---->Aim to remove harmful synthetic chemicals from your house .Try soap nuts,cooking soda,vinegar etc..to clean -they are safe and effective
---->Replace paper napkins and towels with cloth
AT WORK PLACE--->
-->Print only when necessary ,use both sides ,reuse/recycle waste paper .Email more
-->Disposable cups waste raw materials and just end up in landfills .why not get personalized porcelain/steel mugs for each employee?
-->Convince videoconferencing over flying for meetings
FOR WASTAGE--->
--->Reduce :busy only what you need ,and choose durable products
--->Reuse:repair ,don't replace .switch from disposable to reusable
--->Recycle:paper ,glass,some types of plastics ,metal objects ,etc can all be recycled ,Use organic waste like vegetable peels to manure your plants
--->keep separate bins for different types of garbage
--->Always follow manufacturer's instructions for disposal of hazardous waste like batteries .Never throw them out with regular waste
IN JOURNEY--->
->Take the bus !using public transport as far as possible is an easy way to go green
-->Carpooling is easier on the environment ad your pocket.
-->Cycling and walking helps you shrink your carbon foot print and keep fit at the same time
-->If you must busy a car choose one that minimizes the use of fossil fuel -consider electronics and hybrids .And remember ,greater mileage means better efficiency
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