GO GREEN AND SAVE YOURSELF
There is a lot of talk about saving the planet by reducing carbon emission and going green etc . This is nonsense – the slogan should be :
SAVE YOUR SELF – SAVE THE HUMAN RACE
IT is well known fact that should the human race die down , the planet will regenerate itself in time – but what of the humans? So think of saving ourselves NOW so that we do not send our grand children to live in stone age . The various Governments are doing their bit , but on an individual level we need to do something as well , willingly , not because we are being forced by laws to do something . Here are a few things which we can do ( taken from the web site of MCCC ) :
- Save energy to save money.
- set your thermostat a few degrees lower to haet your house winter and a few degrees higher in the summer to save on heating and cooling costs.
- Install compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) when your older incandescent bulbs burn out.
- Unplug appliances when you’re not using them. Or, use a “smart” power strip that senses when appliances are off and cuts “phantom” or “vampire” energy use.
- Wash clothes in cold water whenever possible. As much as 85 percent of the energy used to machine-wash clothes goes to heating the water.
- Use a drying rack or clothesline to save the energy otherwise used during machine drying.
- Save water to save money.
- Take shorter showers to reduce water use. This will lower your water and heating bills too.
- Install a low-flow showerhead. They don’t cost much, and the water and energy savings can quickly pay back your investment.
- Make sure you have a faucet aerator on each faucet. These inexpensive appliances conserve heat and water, while keeping water pressure high.
- Plant drought-tolerant native plants in your garden. Many plants need minimal watering. Find out which occur naturally in your area.
- Less gas = more money (and better health!)
Walk or bike to work. This saves on gas and parking costs while improving your cardiovascular health and reducing your risk of obesity ; press your councils to add bike lanes. With little cost, these improvements can pay huge dividends in bettering your health and reducing traffic.
- Eat smart.
If you eat meat, add one meatless meal a week. Meat costs a lot at the store-and it’s even more expensive when you consider the related environmental and health costs.
Buy locally raised, humane, and organic meat, eggs, and dairy whenever you can. Purchasing from local farmers keeps money in the local economy. Whatever your diet, eat low on the food chain [pdf]. This is especially true for seafood.
- Skip the bottled water.
Use a water filter to purify tap water instead of buying bottled water. Not only is bottled water expensive, but it generates large amounts of container waste. Bring a reusable water bottle, preferably aluminum rather than plastic, with you when traveling or at work.
- Think before you buy.
Go online to find new or gently used secondhand products. Whether you’ve just moved or are looking to redecorate, consider trying to track down secondhand furniture, appliances, and other items cheaply or for free. Check out garage sales, thrift stores, and consignment shops for clothing and other everyday items. When making purchases, make sure you know what’s “Good Stuff” and what isn’t.
- Borrow instead of buying.
Borrow from libraries instead of buying personal books and movies. This saves money, not to mention the ink and paper that goes into printing new books. Share power tools and other appliances. Get to know your neighbors while cutting down on the number of things cluttering your closet or garage.
- Buy smart.
Buy in bulk. Purchasing food from bulk bins can save money and packaging. Wear clothes that don’t need to be dry-cleaned. This saves money and cuts down on toxic chemical use. Invest in high-quality, long-lasting products. You might pay more now, but you’ll be happy when you don’t have to replace items as frequently (and this means less waste!).
Keep your cell phones, computers, and other electronics as long as possible. Donate or recycle them responsibly when the time comes. E-waste contains mercury and other toxics and is a growing environmental problem. Recycle your cell phone. Ask your local government to set up an electronics recycling and hazardous waste collection event.
- Make your own cleaning material
from a few simple ingredients like baking soda, vinegar, lemon, and soap. Making your own cleaning products saves money, time, and packaging-not to mention your indoor air quality.
- ABOVE ALL STAY AWARE BY READING WHAT IS HAPPENING
So forget about saving the planet ( it will look after itself ) , try and become aware to the carbon emission factor and the damage it does and do little things TO SAVE YOURSELF AND THE HUMAN RACE !
GO ON , IT IS FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR CHILDREN THAT YOU ARE DOING THIS .
