Save the world 25 tips, easy to apply, that will help us in our homes contribute to improving the environment. To change the world we must begin by changing ourselves.
1.-Before purchasing a product ask yourself if you really need. Any unnecessary consumption is essentially anti-ecological.
2.-Be critical of advertising. Look at the qualities of products, not the dreams that you sold in the ads.
3.-Before throwing anything away, think about whether you can reuse, recycle or repair, or can be useful for someone else. 4.-Evita
beverage cans, the package is worth more content and just recover. The energy required to produce and transport a can is half the jar of oil.
5.-The energy produced by the cells is over 600 times more expensive than the network. Connect the devices to the network whenever this is possible. If you is essential to use batteries (never throw away those used), try to be recharged.
6.-Disconnect electrical appliances from power when not working. Some appliances (like TVs) are still spending up to 33% of energy. 7.-
dispenses with unnecessary appliances such as toothbrushes, can openers, electric knives, etc. Ten encuenta energy saving criteria when buying new refrigerators, washing machines.
8.-The light bulbs are more expensive than normal, but last up to 8 times longer and use one fifth of energy to give the same amount of light, thereby saving energy and money ends.
9 .- Avoid aerosols. Contain CFCs, which cause the destruction of the ozone layer, or other gases also contribute to the greenhouse effect. The sprays are a good alternative and are rechargeable.
10.-The vast majority of the cleaning products that are advertised are not only unnecessary but also very harmful to the environment. Almost the entire house can be perfectly clean with soap, baking soda, vinegar and lemon.
11.-fresheners do not eliminate odors but emerge stronger ones that prevent us from detecting the first.
12.-Avoid using harsh chemicals, oven cleaners, bleach, etc., Preventing the biological processes of water purification. Never pour toxic chemicals, paint or cooking oil down the drain.
13.-To save water, install a dual flush system the toilet and to empty the entire tank is spending 10 to liters. Repair leaky faucets. One drop per second is 30 liters per day. 14.-Top
always pans to avoid wasting heat. The pressure cooker is the best option: it saves time and energy. If not, are preferable iron pans, stainless steel or clay before the aluminum. 15.-In
food, avoid junk food or pre-cooked, and that usually contains many additives and preservatives and comes sobreempaquetada. Try to eat fresh, seasonal and local produce. 16.-Rejects
foods in trays of expanded polystyrene (Styrofoam). The products are better because they come wrapped in plastic.
17.-food store in the classic lunchbox or glass jars instead of wrapping or cover them with plastic film or aluminum.
18.-Avoid products that travel long distances before reaching the consumer. Prefers local alternatives. It makes no sense to consume Chilean honey, Mexican beer and Danish cookies.
19.-Redeem the role: both sides use it, use it and send recycled after recycling. Rejects chlorine bleached paper.
20.-Sign Up For The Robinson to stop receiving customized advertising mail. Place a badge on your mailbox indicating you do not want propaganda.
21.-If you is essential to use the car to go to work, share it with colleagues or neighbors. In time or vacation, not always turn to car, explore other possibilities for travel or hiking on public transport.
22 .- It is absurd pretending to be in short sleeves during the winter, at the expense of spending a lot of heat. It is preferable to wear a jersey. In summer, do not overuse the air conditioning, which also releases CFCs.
23.-Avoid products with PVC. Produce furans and dioxins when incinerated.
24.-Are you a drug has expired, do not throw in the trash or the toilet. Take it to the pharmacy, where they take care of him.
25.-Do not overwhelm children with toys. Let them play with their imagination. Avoid toys and sports apparel imported from Southeast Asia as they often are the result of child labor and factories are often unsanitary, dangerous and polluting.
BEGINS BY ACA. Aki
