turn it off
use a large power strip for your computer, broadband modem, scanner
save paper
reuse paper for scrap, recycle, and/or print both sides of a page when possible. better yet, go paperless!!
use plants that repel insects
some herbs and flowers do
use natural alternatives to pesticides
mix neem oil and garlic oil an spray on tree trunks and diseased plants and shrubs. this works like a charm on pests, bacteria and fungus. and maybe it even helps against vampires...:)
use compost instead of fertilizer
compost and mulch improve soil health and reduce the need for pesticides and fertilizers. you plants will thank you...
choose local plants
they are more likely to provide appropriate food and shelter to the insects, birds and other wildlife in your are. this can help local biodiversity enormously (in your own garden...:))
collect rainwater and rinsing water
reuse them to water house plants
install a flush saver on your toilet
two-button double flush toilets let you control how much water you use.
install water-saving, low-flow shower heads
these deliver good performance for only half of the water use...
fix dripping tabs
a tap dripping 45 times per minute wastes around 1,000 litres of water a month, the equivalent of 10 baths per year. and the sound is annoying too...:)
turn off the tap
dont let the water run while shaving, brushing teeth or washing vegetables.
go paperless
electronic mail, internet, intranets and document scanners can radically reduce paper use while also saving you time and money.
use both sides of the sheet of paper
this is a really easy way of reducing you paper consumption by 50%. set you printer or copier's defaults to double sided.
think before you print
pushing the print button is too easy. so next time, ask yourself the golden rule of saving paper: do i really need to print this?
buy local
wherever possible, buy local seasonal produce that hasnt crossed the globe to get to you.
buy in season
fruit and vegetables produced during their natural season have a much lower footprint than the same produce grown out of season
take a shower... (instead of a bath)
...but dont take too much shampoo!!
this contains palm oil and for palm oil our rain forests are destroyed...
buy sustainably produced food
choose organic food,
sustainable seafood,
sustainable palm oil.
cut down on meat and dairy
--->animal protein
keeping your fridge cool
keep your fridge at the right temperature and defrost regularly to keep it working efficiently.
hang it out to dry
drying your clothes on a line, either inside or outside. uses no energy at all
Wash economically
use your washing machine only when you have a full load, select economy programmes and lowest possible temperature.
Making light work for you
Reflectors and directional lamps cam aim light where you need it, saving another 50% in energy (and money...:)) and improving your home or office to boot.
Install!!
...energy-efficient light bulbs. use compact fluorescent lamps and LED lamps
Unplug!!
unplug chargers for mobile devices when you're not using them
Turn off!!
...your computer at night
This arent things that need much money or time, mostly they even save the money.
everybody can do something, and many little steps on the right way make the goal.
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