Earth Day 2019by Sainath Manikandan | 22-04-2019 16:40 |
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 EARTH DAY 2019 TIPS FOOD 1. Food is God. Don¡¯t waste food 2. Buy locally grown and seasonal food 3. Buy organic food products 4. Carry and store food in reusable and recycle containers 5. Carry your own water bottle made of steel 6. Try to avoid takeout 7. Freshly prepared food saves the energy used at the processing plant, packaging and transportation costs on canned and frozen food 8. Buy whole fruits and vegetables to avoid unnecessary trays and wraps 9. Buy large economy sizes (less packaging per pound of product) SHOPPING 10. Say no to plastic bags 11. Use a cloth bag (or one made of biodegradable plant-based materials) 12. Borrow an item if you are not going to use it very often. 13. Choose items that contain the least amount of packaging. 14. Decrease dependence on paper products. 15. Buy products which are recyclable and/or made from recycled materials 16. Buy in bulk or multi-packs 17. Buy heavily used items in the largest container possible 18. Combine bags. 19. Buy energy-efficient items HOME 23. Turn down the heat and air conditioning 24. Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs 25. Prevent Air Leaks 26. Turn off the power 27. Unplug appliances when not in use – televisions, stereos etc. with remote controls, computers, telephone answering machines and appliances with clocks use electricity even when off. 28. Use less water 30. Take a shower instead of a bath 31. Wash clothes in cooler water and make it a full load 32. Use less hot water and reduce the temperature setting 33. Run the dishwasher on full load and avoid pre-rinse of dishes 34. Recycle aluminum cans, glass bottles, plastic containers and paper. 35. Reduce use of disposable plastic items such as plastic utensils, bags, and wraps 36. Eliminate use of Styrofoam cups and plates – biodegradable alternatives exist for plates, cups, bowls, cutlery etc. etc. etc. and prices are getting competitive (rewrite from my version) 37. Paint with water-based paints 38. Dispose of household hazardous waste properly OFFICE 39. Turn off copiers, office printers, and all office lights at the end of the workday 40. Use the sleep mode in the computer 41. Turn off all lights when you leave the office for more than 1 hour. 42. Print less 43. Donate and/or recycle used electronics products 44. Recycle printer and toner cartridges TRANSPORTATION 45. Drive a fuel efficient car 46. Drive less 47. Turn-off engine when idling 48. Carpool 49. Drive part of the way 50. Erase your carbon footprint |
