How Can We Save Our Planet?
Areti-Greece
Most of us are aware of the threat of climate change. But,
what can we do as individuals to improve the situation? The
answer is to economize, not so much financially, but on the
natural resources that we consume every day. In other
words, we should all…
ECONOMIZE ON WATER
Our world's fresh water resources are limited, and millions
of people have no access to a clean supply. To save on
water, we should never leave the tap running, and should
always take a shower rather than a bath.
ECONOMIZE ON FUEL
The consumption of fuels, particularly coal, oil and natural
gas, creates fumes and toxic gases. As far as travelling short
distances is concerned, try walking instead of driving. To
keep warm, wear thick clothes and keep curtains opened
instead of turning up the room temperature.
ECONOMIZE ON HOUSEHOLD WASTE
To ease the volume of urban trash, which is a major health
hazard, use recyclable materials as much as possible. Take
advantage of recycling bins to reduce the demands on the
whole system.
ECONOMIZE ON ELECTRICITY
Anyone can switch off electrical equipment when they
finish using it or turn out the lights when they leave a room.
When it comes to keeping electricity consumption to a minimum,
energy-efficient light bulbs also make a significant
impact.
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