Tips to Save Climate

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  • Keep tyres properly inflated, save fuel and enjoy the drive
  • Buying a new cell phone? Don`t throw the older one, get it recycled.
  • Borrow from libraries instead of buying personal books and movies. 
  • Avoid cold drinks, save groundwater
  • Prefer teleconference instead of frequently flying for business purposes. 
  • Buy local and seasonal products wherever possible. 
  • Wear clothes that don`t need to be dry-cleaned. This saves money and cuts down on toxic chemical use.
  • Use star rated energy-saving appliances
  • Take shorter showers to reduce water use. 
  • Use Pressure cooker and steamers for cooking 
  • Give your car a day off! Use public transport atleast once a week 
  • Reduce office paper consumption, print and Xerox on both the sides 
  • Switch office equipments off after working hours. 
  • Get a home energy audit and you can save up to 30% off your energy bill. 
  • Bring a reusable water bottle, preferably aluminum rather than plastic, with you when traveling or at work.
  • Reduce, recycle and reuse products 
  • Plant more and more native trees 
  • Light-coloured walls, ceilings and floors, reflect daylight, making maximum use of natural light and reducing the need to use artificial lighting. 
  • Wash your clothes at a lower temperature. Detergents work fine at lower temperatures. 
  • Get your car service at regular intervals to save fuel 
  • Take public transport or carpool 
  • Use sunlight in daytime, minimize use of electricity 
  • Install energy-efficient lighting indoors and outdoors. 
  • Don`t burn leaves and other horticulture waste. Go for composting 
  • Install water harvesting system at your home 
  • Use recycled water for gardening 
  • Change the AC Filter 
  • Clean or replace dirty air conditioner filters and save your electricity bill 
Source: http://www.zeenews.com/myearth/story.aspx?aid=631550

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