Tips to Save the Environment
Tips to Save
the Environment
The
environment includes the complex of physical, chemical and
biological factors surrounding an organism. Right now, our
environment is being polluted by various factors. The air we
breath, the water we drink and the food we eat are being dirtied.
Many are not aware of the danger our Planet Earth is in if we
continue this lifestyle of ours. Little habits can cause damage
to the earth if not careful. Certain habits like crumpling up
used papers, leaving the lights on, throwing your Coke can away
into the dustbin are enough to add to the depletion of the ozone
layer.
What you could do is to collect used papers in an old box (now,
that’s what I call a recycled box), remind yourself to save
energy and to turn off the lights before leaving the room and to
make it a point to throw recyclable stuff to the nearest
recycling dustbin . For those staying in Ipoh, there are some at
the newly open Kinta City, so while hitting the shops, remember
to bring along recyclable stuff. If your country does not have
them, you could always collect them at home and send them every
month to be recycled. These habitual rituals if performed can
actually lower the statistics scientists have claimed that the
ozone layer will not be around to save our skins in a few years
time.
Car-pooling is another way to stop pollution. With less cars on
the road, less toxic gases are exhumed, and therefore reducing
the level of unwanted gas. Here are other good green habits:
· Clean the filter of your air-conditioner once a month.
- A dirty filter uses more energy
· Use microwave ovens whenever possible
· Install solar water heaters
· Keep curtains drawn when air-conditioner is being used as it
deflects the sun’s rays and, thus reducing the air-con’s
output.
· Use energy saving light bulbs in offices and homes.
· Keep light bulbs clean.
After all the projects and campaigns that has been done internationally to make the people aware of their role each as an inhabitant of this earth, many are still oblivious to the fact that the destroyers of this universe is mankind itself. Everyone plays an important part to keep this earth going . No matter how small or big your role is, your love and care is what the earth needs to live. Don’t take the sun and the earth for granted.
Stand
up and make that change . Make a change for our children and our
children’s children. Our Planet Earth is a precious soul and
it’s a gift from our creator. So, reach out now, be Mother
Nature ‘s friend and lend a hand to stop the pollution and
to inherit a better world.
Make That Change!!
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