There has been a lot of talks about Global Warming but it seems like only a few are doing anything about it. On the recent Democratic Presidential debate, the question was asked to one of the candidates, “What are you doing personally to help prevent global warming?” His answer showed me that even though he talked publicly about Global Warming, he did nothing privately. Could it be that people just don’t know where to start.
Here are a list of simple but practical things you can do personally to help in the Global effort to save our planet by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
• Make sure you re-cycle newspapers, glass bottles, tin cans, and magazines.
• Reuse your shopping bag plastic instead of getting new ones each time you go to the market.
• Place a brick or something heavy into a plastic bag and place it into your toilet drum. This will cause it to fill faster and use less water each time you flush.
• Donate your unwanted clothes.
• Turn off the faucet when you are brushing your teeth.
• Turn off electrical devices (lights, fans, tv, computers, etc.) when they are not in use.
• Use “Energy Efficient” appliances. They will save you about a third on their energy bill with similar savings of greenhouse gas emissions, without sacrificing features, style or comfort
• Check for leaks (toilets, faucets, pipes, irrigation systems, etc.).
• Install a low-flow shower head
• Car pool to work or school if possible.
• Ride your bike instead of driving. You’ll get your daily exercise while your at it!
• Have showers instead of baths.
• Plant native and/or drought-tolerant plants. Some grasses, ground covers, shrubs and trees do not need to be watered as frequently.
These are just a few things you can do. By having a conservation awareness mind, you will find other ways to contribute to the effort of saving our planet.
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