jkund17
Things ANYONE can do on earth day and everyday
If you are at home
1. If you are planning to replace a refrigerator or a computer, a television or a music system, buy the energy efficient option.
2. Replace all conventional bulbs with energy star bulbs
3. Plant a tree
5. Clean dirty air filters regularly
6. Run dish washer, washing machines only when full
7. Insulate your homes to save the heat from going out
8. Keep tires inflated and get better mileage
9. Buy organic food
10. Turn off, unplug appliances not in use
11. Buy products with less packaging and recycle the paper, boxes etc.
12. Use a low flow shower head
13. use cold water to wash
14. Recycle grey water for plants.
15. Say no to plastic bags
If you are at work
1. Reduce photocopying, use both sides of the paper if you must
2. Reuse packaging for shipping
3. Use email, reduce paper mail
4. Arrange teleconferences or video conferences instead of going al the way for the meeting
5. Install timers to turn off light automatically
6. Specifically buy recycled, refurbished products. Think of the environment not just the cost
7. Encourage office staff to use car pool
9. Ask employees to turn off monitors when not in use
10. Buy carbon offset for all the carbon emission you must do.
11. Have employee incentives for those who take added precaution during work to work with the environment
12. Use ink pens or those that can be refilled. Do not use, use-and-throw pens.
13. Use energy efficient ACs, vending machines etc.
if you have something to add on to...please feel free to comment.
