26 Ways to be Clean and Green at Home
Times like these that the world has problems with global warming, garbage, pollution and etc., we people whould do our part also to solve this problem. The government of every ountry is focusing on the big companies that is doing this but we are also contribute to this problem. It should start from us. Now here is the 26 ways to be clean and green at home. Just keep in mind this eco-friendly alphabet.
- Act now! Over the last 50 years, some 10 million hectares of our tropical forest have been destroyed. Over the last 75 years, some 80% of our mangrove forests have been lost. So, how long must we wait?
- Bike for a healthier life.
- Clean up campaigns. Start your own by cleaning your village park.
- Do sort out your trash.
- Excursions to nature sites to remind us of the sheer beauty of nature and give us the resolve to preserve it.
- Find ways to recycle everyday items.
- Get your signature on environmental campaigns.
- Have a carpool.
- Invest in energy-efficient appliances.
- Join an environmental group. Learn more about the World Wildlife Fund.
- Keep your neighborhood clean.
- Look for and use products made from recycled materials. The eco-friendly consumer reduces his own consumption.
- Make art using recycled materials.
- Never litter.
- Organize a special event that supports communities affected by environmental problems.
- Participate in environmental rallies.
- Quit wasting paper.
- Recycle.
- Salvage old furniture by repairing and refurbishing.
- Tree planting.
- Use sustainable modes of transportation like walking, biking and carpooling.
- Vigilance is the key. Make you sure you know the laws and policies about the environment.
- Write letters to civic leaders and newspapers.
- X-press your concern for the environment. Why not try switching to organic foods?
- Youth power! Educate your kids early. Teach them how to reduce, recycle and re-use. they will grow up to be good conservationalists.
- Zero plastic. Plastic bags take anywhere from 20 to 1000 years to breakdown. Use and reuse paper bags and recycled plastic bags.
