The world today is facing a challenging energy crisis. We often fail to realize the wastage of energy that we are responsible for in our households and communities. It is important for each one of us to keep a mindful eye on the ways in which we can contribute to create a better tomorrow for ourselves and for the generations to come. By changing a few energy-wasting habits and implementing an environmentally-friendly lifestyle, each one of us can help in preserving the earth and making the world a healthier and safer place for all.
Contribute to the preservation of the earth through simple tactics and few positive habit changes:
- Turn off the lights during daytime or when you’re not in the room and unplug appliances when you’re not using them.
- Switch to energy-efficient compact light bulbs. Although they cost more initially, they save 1/4 of the energy of an ordinary bulb and last 8-12 times longer.
- Purchase energy efficient appliances and operate on a power saving mode if this option is available on the appliance or device.
- Unplug battery chargers when the batteries are fully charged or when the chargers are not in use. Many chargers draw power continuously, even when the device is not plugged into the charger.
- Set your computer to sleep mode so less electricity is used during periods of inactivity.
- Be careful not to overheat or overcool rooms.
- Limit usage of plastic and paper; aim to switch to the use of glass.
- Conserve water whenever possible.
- Don’t leave the tap running while you’re brushing your teeth.
- Take shorter showers to save considerable amount of water.
- Plant trees to help combat climate change.
- Buy less non-reusable items to reduce pollution and waste.
- Air dry your clothes after washing them to avoid the use of a drying machine.
- Switch to sustainable power sources for your house, like solar power and wind power.
- If you’re cooking something from frozen, plan to take it out in advance to let it thaw properly.
- Don’t leave the fridge door open while you’re going back and forth to unload your groceries; opening it just once can let up to ¼ of the cold air escape.
- Don’t overfill your kettle; just boil exactly the amount you need.
- Always use lids on pots and pans to enable faster heating of the food.
- Set your clothes washer to the warm or cold water setting, not hot.
- Resort to walking more instead of driving your car, especially when travelling a short distance.
- Slow down when driving! The amount of fuel you’re using increases with your speed.
- Educate and raise awareness on environmental issues and dangers and the ways in which we can work together to help prevent
It takes a few steps to be more environmentally conscious and responsible. Let us begin today and unite our efforts to protect our planet earth.
Source:
https://www.earthhour.org/