Tips On How We Can Help Save The Environment

• Global Warming
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions
• Melting Permafrost
• Polar Bear Extinction

These are all hot topics nowadays! It is mostly left up to the politicians to decide what steps the world should take to prevent disaster, but a lot of people at starting to think that maybe they're not doing enough on their part to help save the environment.

But what can I do?

I'm glad you asked! There is actually a few easy and inexpensive things that we can all do in our everyday lives in order to help save our precious planet. A lot of these tips will actually help you save on energy costs too! Try to follow at least some of these tips to conserve energy, save water, reduce waste and emissions. It's so easy!

At Home	At Work	On Vacation
Turn off electrical appliances like TV, computer, big lamps at them mains if possible, or unplug. Leaving them on standby still drains energy! Air-Con temp Do not set your air condition to temperatures below 20°C on hot days. It is an impossible task. Use Energy Efficient Lightbulbs! They are more expensive, but lasts up to 10 times longer! Donate items you no longer need to charity or have a garage sale instead of binning them. The 3R's Remember the 3 r's: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Turn off taps when not in use, e.g. when brushing your teeth or shaving. Take shorter showers! Lower fridge/freezer temp Set your fridge temperature to about 5°C, and your freezer to -15°C Avoid tumble dryers - dry clothes naturally Turn off your home computer instead of using stand-by if you won't use it for a while. Keep a jug of water in the fridge so you don't have to let the tap run to get cold water. Chemicals will affect the water. Recycle when possible Avoid products that are over-packaged Bring a reusable bag to the supermarket! Only heat as much water as you need Beware of chemicals Consider the amount of cleaning fluids flushed down the toilet. Use heavy curtains in a drought to block the sun out. Buy used stuff Not everything you buy have to be brand new. You can buy quality stuff used. Turn down the temperature of your water heater. Turn down your central heating thermostat to between 18°C and 22°C, or even just a little. Stop receiving junk mail Let's face it. You don't even want this stuff in your mail box AND it is bad for the environment. Get your name delisted from sources now!	Walk or ride your bike for work! Combine excercise and transport! Public transport Use public transport or share a car to work. Turn off your car engine if in a traffic jam or are standing still for more than 2 minutes. Slow down! Don't drive too fast, accellerate or break down too quickly as it will dramatically increase exhaust emissions. Ensure your tyres are filled to the maximum recommended air pressure. Leave the car at home one day every week — ifeveryone did this it could make a huge difference. Use Recycled paper Print or Copy on both sides of paper Use E-Mail instead of sending paper letters/memos. Use discarded paper for scrap paper Cut down on printing by at least one time a day. Think of whether you actually need to print this document. Maybe e-mailing it would do?	Turn off/down your water heater when you are going away for a while. Pay for carbon offsets Consider paying for your emissions when flying air planes Unplug all electrical equipment that does not have to be on!

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