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Written by wujinon
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Wednesday, 30 January 2008 |
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1. Turn off electronic devices when not using.
- 2. Choose energy efficient appliances.
- 3. Install a water tank to recycle rain water.
- 4. Switch to green power.
- 5. Eat less meat, more vegetables. Raising cattle contributes to greenhouse emission. Also the processing of meat and the transport of the meat products further add to carbon emission.
- 6. Use energy saving light bulbs.
- 7. Use recyclable material for packaging. Avoid the use of plastic bags.
- 8. Reduce wastes at home.
- 9. Buy fresh food rather than frozen food.
- 10. Healthy lifestyle, walk or ride bicycle to places within 1.5Km distances.
- 11. Buy organic food.
- 12. Modify the car to consume gas rather than petrol.
- 13. Teach kids about saving energy and water.
- 14. Plant trees. If you have a yard at home, plant some vegetables.
- 15. Work from home, use teleconferencing, internet video conferencing or even virtual world meeting to reduce the need for travel.
- 16. Avoid investment in industry that heavily emits carbon dioxide. Invest in firms that promote sustainability.
- 17. Use public transport when possible.
- 18. Use materials with less carbon foot print and high energy efficient. For example, when building house or wall, rocks should be preferred over bricks.
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