Friday, April 9, 2010

SAVE THE WORLD EVERY DAY
June 5 is Environment Day, aperfect time to ingrain eco-friendly habits inthe house.
* Install (and use !) dimmers and energy-saving lamps.
* Carry your own shopping bags. Gift jute/fabric bags to family and friends on festive occassions.
* Shun packaging: Avoid aerosols, Styrofoam and plastic containers. Buy bulk - it iseconomical and saves on packaging.
* Use herbal toileteries. Avoid products tested on animals.
* Plant/adopt atree to celebrate personal milestones - such a beautiful standing memory!
* Use rechargeable batteries. Alkaline onesrelease toxic metals into landfills,which seep into soiland reach the food chain.
* Swimming pools typically chlorinate water. Lobby for UV systemto destroy bacteria and filter water.
* Use both sides of sheets of paper.
* Arrange your day well so your car does not make wasteful runs. Drive slower and keep tyres inflated.
* Choose reusable alternatives to disposable products: use sponges(not paper towels) for cleaning ; cloth napkins (not paper) : reusable razors (not disposable) ; crockery (not paper plates) cloth diapers (not disposables) ; handkerchief (not tissues) ; reusable mesh coffee filter (not filter paper) .
* Don`t hoard - give away excess foodstuffs, clothes, furniture, toys ......

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