GOING GREEN MADE EASY
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Here are 10 simple tips to help you start with recycling at Home and the Office.
Here are 10 simple tips to help you start with recycling at Home and the Office.
BUY ONLY WHAT YOU NEED
We all tend to buy a little more than we should when we go shopping and most of the extra’s end up waste and in landfills.
Rather buy what you need and if you want to buy in bulk ensure of the expiry date and possible split with neighbors or friends.
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE
The 3 top tips for Recycling Reduce what you use, Reuse as much as possible and Recycle what you can. Get your family and friends involved and you will see it more as a habit than a chore.
CHANGE A LIGHT BULB
Energy Saving bulbs are the way to go—but are sometimes a costly exercise to replace all the bulbs in your home, so a easy suggestion is to replace your old bulbs as they expire with a Energy Saving bulbs. You will also save on your electricity bill.
QUIT USING PLASTIC
Plastic bags are not fully degradable and also are a threat to our water systems and animals. So next time when you go shopping, take a bag with and make a difference.
TURN THE TAP OFF
When brushing your teeth, switch the tap off while brushing.
NOT TOO HOT NOT TOO COLD
Geysers should be given a Geyser Blanket to contain heat. Insulate your home as best possible. When using heaters of air conditioners get the room to a comfortable temperature then turn off to save electricity.
CLEAN UP THE AIR
Plan your journeys ahead to save on travelling from one store to another. Car pool or start a lift club, this will reduce the users on the roads and clean the air from pollution. If possible use public transport.
SAVE A TREE
Think before you PRINT—Consider the environment with every document you print. Most of the printing ends up in waste bins. So REDUCE REUSE & RECYCLE!!
HOME SWEET HOME
At home think before using up heavy appliances— When using washing machine and dishwasher it should have a full load. Instead of tumble drying air dry towels and heavy garments to save on electricity.
SWITCH OFF
When you are not using a room consider getting in a habit of switching the lights off. If its not in use—what is the use of the light? SWITCH AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
