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Global warming (Explored)
This is a topic that's been very much in the news lately. I hope for humanity's sake that it's not all talk and no action. Something has to be done about the fast deteriorating state of the Earth's environment. As individuals we can all do our share regarding the enviroment. There are many measures that we can adopt in our daily lives that can make a difference. ACT NOW, BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE.
Some of these measures are :
- Don't waste water. Don't let the tap run while you're lathering your hands with soap or while you're brushing your teeth.
Check how much water your toilet flush is using. You can desrease this by putting an object inside the cistern such as a brick. Each flush will use less water, multiplied by the thousands of flushes per year you could be saving gallons and gallons.
Plant drought tolerant plants in your garden which require much less water in summer and no water in winter.
Always run a full load in your washing machine or dish washer. If you have to replace either one of these machines go for the more enviromentally friendly ones which consume less water and less energy.
- Replace all the light bulbs in your house and garden with energy saving lights. Use timers where you can. Timers are inexpensive and can save a lot of energy.
- In winter let the sun into your house. This is natural heating. In summer keep it out by closing your curtains and installing black out lining behind your curtains. This will keep your house cooler. Air your house either early morning or after sundown.
- Think seriously of installing a solar water heater in your household especially if you live in a warm climate with lots of sun hours. You get free hot water most days of the year. This saves you a lot on electicity bills. You can get your initial investment back very quickly. I can vouch for this and I highly recommend a solar water heater. You can also use this hot water directly into your dishwasher and washing machine with the right plumbing and pipes. Therefore both machines will use the free hot water rather than have to heat the water using it's heating elements which is very costly.
- Separate your waste. Create containers in your kitchen to separate plastic, paper, tin and glass. These can be recycled.
- Don't be wasteful with anything. Everything needs energy to be manufactured. Anything you waste in the end is waste of energy.
- Try to encourage your friends to be more environmentally conscious. A lot of people are just not informed enough on matters concerning the environment. Teach your children to be more respectful of the enviroment.
- Plant more trees and take part in tree planting initiative in your country.
I would like to have more suggestions on this subject. Please comment and give your opinion. And please don't forget my photo!!
Global warming (Explored)
This is a topic that's been very much in the news lately. I hope for humanity's sake that it's not all talk and no action. Something has to be done about the fast deteriorating state of the Earth's environment. As individuals we can all do our share regarding the enviroment. There are many measures that we can adopt in our daily lives that can make a difference. ACT NOW, BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE.
Some of these measures are :
- Don't waste water. Don't let the tap run while you're lathering your hands with soap or while you're brushing your teeth.
Check how much water your toilet flush is using. You can desrease this by putting an object inside the cistern such as a brick. Each flush will use less water, multiplied by the thousands of flushes per year you could be saving gallons and gallons.
Plant drought tolerant plants in your garden which require much less water in summer and no water in winter.
Always run a full load in your washing machine or dish washer. If you have to replace either one of these machines go for the more enviromentally friendly ones which consume less water and less energy.
- Replace all the light bulbs in your house and garden with energy saving lights. Use timers where you can. Timers are inexpensive and can save a lot of energy.
- In winter let the sun into your house. This is natural heating. In summer keep it out by closing your curtains and installing black out lining behind your curtains. This will keep your house cooler. Air your house either early morning or after sundown.
- Think seriously of installing a solar water heater in your household especially if you live in a warm climate with lots of sun hours. You get free hot water most days of the year. This saves you a lot on electicity bills. You can get your initial investment back very quickly. I can vouch for this and I highly recommend a solar water heater. You can also use this hot water directly into your dishwasher and washing machine with the right plumbing and pipes. Therefore both machines will use the free hot water rather than have to heat the water using it's heating elements which is very costly.
- Separate your waste. Create containers in your kitchen to separate plastic, paper, tin and glass. These can be recycled.
- Don't be wasteful with anything. Everything needs energy to be manufactured. Anything you waste in the end is waste of energy.
- Try to encourage your friends to be more environmentally conscious. A lot of people are just not informed enough on matters concerning the environment. Teach your children to be more respectful of the enviroment.
- Plant more trees and take part in tree planting initiative in your country.
I would like to have more suggestions on this subject. Please comment and give your opinion. And please don't forget my photo!!