TO HELP SAVE THE PLANET!
Well this is ironic coming from this guy but hey that's not a bad idea! You want to know how you can help?
1. DO NOT PRE-HEAT THE OVEN
Unless you are making bread or pastries of some sort, don't pre-heat the
oven. Just turn it on when you put the dish in. Also, when checking on
your food, look through the oven window instead of opening the door.
2. HANG DRY
Get a clothesline or rack to dry your clothes by the air. Your wardrobe will maintain color and fit, and you'll save money.
Your favorite t-shirt will last longer too.
3. GO VEGETARIAN ONCE A WEEK
One less meat-based meal a week helps the planet and your diet. For
example: It requires 2,500 gallons of water to produce one pound of
beef. You will also also save some trees. For each hamburger that
originated from animals raised on rainforest land, approximately 55
square feet of forest have been destroyed.]
4. USE BOTH SIDES OF PAPER
American businesses throw away 21 million tons of paper every year,
equal to 175 pounds per office worker. For a quick and easy way to halve
this, set your printer's default option to print double-sided (duplex
printing). And when you're finished with your documents, don't forget to
take them to the recycling bin.
5. BAN BATHTIME!
Have a no-bath week, and take showers instead. Baths require almost
twice as much water. Not only will you reduce water consumption, but the
energy costs associated with heating the water.
6. SECOND-HAND DOESN'T MEAN SECOND-BEST
Consider buying items from a second-hand store. Toys, bicycles, roller
blades, and other age and size-specific items are quickly outgrown.
Second hand stores often sell these items in excellent condition since
they are used for such a short period of time, and will generally buy
them back when you no longer need them.
7. INVEST IN YOUR OWN COFFEE CUP
If you start every morning with a steamy cup, a quick tabulation can
show you that the waste is piling up. Invest in a reusable cup, which
not only cuts down on waste, but keeps your beverage hot for a much
longer time. Most coffee shops will happily fill your own cup, and many
even offer you a discount in exchange!
8. GO TO A CAR WASH
Professional car washes are often more efficient with water consumption.
If everyone in the U.S. who washes their car themselves took just one
visit to the car wash we could save nearly 8.7 billion gallons of water.
9. USE RECHARGABLE BATTERIES
Each year 15 billion batteries produced and sold and most of them are disposable alkaline batteries. Only a fraction of those are recycled. Buy a charger and a few sets of rechargeable batteries. Although it requires an upfront investment, it is one that should pay off in no time. And on Christmas morning when all the stores are closed? You'll be fully stocked.
Each year 15 billion batteries produced and sold and most of them are disposable alkaline batteries. Only a fraction of those are recycled. Buy a charger and a few sets of rechargeable batteries. Although it requires an upfront investment, it is one that should pay off in no time. And on Christmas morning when all the stores are closed? You'll be fully stocked.
10. And last but not least...
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