Assuming your new year resolutions are well on their way,have you set any green resolutions for this year? Are you planning on reducing your carbon footprint or will you continue to consume without care?
Just because 6 billion other people seem not to care,it doesn’t mean that you don’t have to either. It starts with you,each individual. Every decision you take will make a difference to others and our environment!
What will you be doing this year to make it 2010 a green year to remember?
Here are some random ideas to help you tread more lightly on earth:
1.Buy local,think local and travel local. Support your community and in return you support our world!
2.Cycle to work once in a week or as much as possible and improve your fitness at the same time.
3.Save trees – only print necessary documents on recycled paper,replace paper with cloth napkins,use a message board instead of notes,use bleached free toilet paper,etc.
4.Install a grey water system to irrigate your garden with the water from your bath,shower or hand basins.
5.Have a shower instead of taking a bath.
6.Switch from disposable to reusable products –beverage containers,cups,plates,writing pens,razors,diapers,towels,shopping bags,etc.
7.Buy second hand goods if it doesn’t absolutely have to be brand new and donate your old goods to those in need.
8.Harvest rainwater and use it for daily purposes of laundry,washing,toilet,irrigation,etc. and we will gladly assist with the installation.
9.Eliminate chemical use in your garden,rather opt for natural or organic controls.
10.Create your own compost right in your garden without it costing you a cent.
11.Recycle
12.Grow your own vegetables and fruit,you’ll be able to taste the hard work you put into it and it will taste beter than you can buy.
13.Eat unprocessed/unpackaged food whenever possible.
14.Use solar power to heat your geyser and pool.
15.Switch appliances off when not in use,stand-by mode uses almost as much energy as when in use.
16.Keep lights switched off,install a skylight and by now you are surely using energy-efficient bulbs.
17. When turning on a water faucet,unless you need warm water choose the coolest water setting.
18.Install a WaterRhapsody Multiflush unit in your toilet and use only the required amount of water to flush the pan.
19.Plant a tree! When last have you done this?
20.Keep coming back here for more tips,there are many more so please feel free to share!
These are such simple things to do,thanks for the reminder. It boils down to not using more than we absolutely need.
I love the skylight idea,never thouhgt of it. It could end up being my big project for the year.