130 Tips To Save The Earth

The earth is in danger. Do you want to save the earth? What can you do to save the earth? Saving the earth is everyone’s duty. There are many simple things that you can do to save the earth. If you do not know how to begin, follow these tips.

• Buy energy-efficient products.
• Make a habit of switching off all the electrical appliances which consume more energy like Air Conditioners, heaters, Fridge when not in use.
• Avoid exposing your air-conditioner to direct sunlight which could reduce the cooling effect.
• Power consumption will increase by 10% for every one degree Celsius increase in temperature and pre-set your air-conditioner at a comfortable energy efficient temperature.
• Use fan instead of air conditioner to when the climate is cool.
• A light colored car with tinted glass reduces the need for air conditioning.
• Clean your air conditioner at least once a month during summer.
• When your air conditioner is in use try to keep the sunlight out by drawing curtains.
• Use timer to switch off the air conditioner to automatically off it and in the night set it low cool.
• Input and output blocking of air vents of your air conditioner should be avoided.
• Once in a while clean or replace filters on your furnace and air conditioner.
• Proper and minimum usage of lights required is needed to reduce wastage of energy.
• Use solar energy consuming appliances like solar heaters etc.
• When a fire is burning close the glass fireplace doors.
• Usage of Compact Florescent Light (CFL) bulbs instead of 60-watt incandescent light bulb which helps in saving energy and produces less heat and eliminates greenhouse gases.
• Regularly clean the lighting fixtures and lamps.
• Low-wattage bulbs can be used where bright light is not necessary.
• Use light-colored lamp shades.
• Unused areas should be closed off in your home.
• When exposed to strong sunlight apply anti ultraviolet film to your window.
• Turn off the monitor of your computer as it consumes more energy while playing songs or when CPU is processing something with some other output device.
• Turn off the switch of printers when not in use.
• Put your computer in standby mode when required to save energy.
• Choose a fridge that is best suitable to your family in terms of quantity.
• Move your fridge and freezer.
• Don’t allow heat escape from your house over a long period of time.
• Keep the cooling coils of your fridge clean.
• Allow hot substances to cool before placing it in the fridge.
• Ensure that the door of the fridge is always closed.
• Switch off the fridge when not in use or when you will go out for a long period of time.
• Allow air to circulate freely in your fridge, avoid over-crowding.
• Wash or rinse your clothes using cold water and avoid dry cleaning.
• Wrap your water heater in an insulation bag.
• Install a programmable thermostat.
• To evaluate energy wastage ask your utility company for an energy audit.
• If you use a washing machine to wash clothes fully load the machine and start it in order to reduce water and energy wastage.
• In dryer keep the lint screen clean.
• Turns off all the water taps after use.
• To melt fat that may be building up pour a kettle of boiling water weekly down the drain.
• Make sure that there are no loose seals or leakage on your taps to save water.
• Don’t open the taps while brushing your teeth.
• Avoid washing of clothes or vegetables under running water.
• Plain white toilet paper tissues and paper towels are better to be used.
• Use baking soda and brush for a toilet bowl cleaner.
• Regularly water your plants and only when necessary.
• In gardens usage of mulch and natural ground covers help in containing moisture and conserve water.
• Don’t allow your children to play water games.
• To limit evaporation water lawns at night.
• Use low flow taps.
• Save the cloth washing water and reuse the water for washing the floor.
• One fifth of water will be saved if you take shower instead of taking a bath.
• Don’t use excessive detergent while washing clothes as more water is required to rinse them off.
• Don’t shave under running water.
• Avoid flushing of water unnecessarily and adjust it to minimum required level as 11 liters of water is wasted every time you flush the toilet.
• Two-way flushing system can indeed help you in saving water.
• Use burner to heat food rather than micro wave ovens.
• Cook food in a correct size pressure cooker which saves energy and preserves the goodness in your food.
• When cooking, cover the cooking utensils to avoid loss of heat and reduce cooking time, fuel costs.
• See that the flame of the burner hits the bottom of the pan to avoid fuel wastage if the flame hits the side of the pan.
• Use cedar chips instead of toxic mothballs.
• Small electric pans and ovens must be preferred to reduce energy use.
• Use nontoxic cleaning products.
• Do not allow toxic substances into your garbage.
• Don’t pour oil and gasoline on the ground or into the sewer system, take to your local collection site.
• Set a cotton ball soaked in vanilla extract on a saucer for air freshening in your home instead of chemical air fresheners.
• Use vinegar and water or baking soda and water instead of ammonia-based cleaners.
• Always keep in check your cooking utensils for every six months for safety.
• Cook food one hour or so before you eat as cooking far ahead may lead you to heat the food while eating which in turn is a waste of energy.
• Check your water heater from time to time for safety and efficiency.
• Use all electrical appliances with energy labels on them.
• Use chili powder as ant killer.
• As roach killer a mixture of baking soda and powdered sugar may work.
• Run your dishwasher with full load and save 100 lbs of carbon dioxide.
• Unwanted advertising mail should be reduced.
• Use recycled paper.
• Recycle your organic waste.
• Use your shopping bag which is recyclable instead of using disposable covers at malls.
• Start a recycle program in your local community.
• Use less packaged goods.
• To avoid over packing buy in bulk.
• Products packed in recycled paper or cardboard should be brought.
• Carry reusable canvas grocery bags when shopping instead of using plastic or non-reusable material.
• Instead of plastic buy eggs and milk in cardboard cartons.
• Try to use reusable products instead of disposables.
• Instead of using disposable carry your own coffee cup.
• Use pencil than pen which makes a paper to be recycled easily.
• Remove rust with a piece of crumpled aluminium foil by rubbing the rust spots briskly.
• Reduce usage of fluorescent pens.
• Use handkerchiefs rather than tissues.
• To improve your garden’s soil compost the yard waste and leaves.
• Cloth diapers can be used in place of disposal ones.
• Start an organic garden.
• Plant a tree if you have an opportunity as tree absorbs carbon dioxide from the air and release oxygen which we take in while breathing.
• Don’t throw the rest over paint in a drain but you can give it to some theatre groups or church groups or schools.
• Reduce air pollution and prevent soil erosion.
• Instead of aerosols use pump sprays.
• Grow fast growing plants like bamboo which produces 35 percent more oxygen than other trees like oak or birch.
• Take less non vegetarian food and more vegetarian food to do your part in preventing global warming.
• Take fresh foods instead of frozen foods.
• Buy local produced foods.
• Use power generated by nature elements like winds and solar energy.
• Buy organic foods.
• Protect forests worldwide as numerous animals are getting vanished due to deforestation and turning forests into normal land for various purposes leaving the animals with no shelter.
• Decrease your air travel as it produces lot of emissions.
• Use rechargeable batteries.
• Avoid products from tropical rainforest woods.
• Use a bicycle for near by travelling purposes.
• It is better to walk or ride a bike for short trips instead of a car.
• To reduce fuel economy avoid optional equipment on your car.
• Buy fuel-efficient vehicles.
• Do not waste fuel, drive less.
• Instead of throwing tras out of the window use a trash bag in your car.
• Try a hybrid or electric vehicle instead of fuel consumption vehicles.
• Use public transportation.
• For maximum gas mileage regularly tune up your car.
• Start a car pool with your coworkers or classmates.
• Check you car tires from time to time and keep it enough inflated.
• Use hand operated ones for the purpose instead of electrical tools.
• Avoid using a car for only one person to travel in it instead you can use a bike to take a solo drive.
• To increase fuel efficiency use high quality multigrade oil in your car.
• Unnecessary items must be removed from your car in order to save fuel.
• Reduce your garbage.
• Read publications that educate about long-term sustainability.
• Educate your children about the environment.
• Learn about global climate change.
• Educate yourself and others, feel responsible to do everything on your part to reduce global warming and gift a Green Earth to the upcoming generations.
• If you feel responsible to save the earth share this list with your friends

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