Say No to Plastic
It is estimated that in the US alone about 2.5million individual plastic water bottles are thrown off every hour.
Try using reusable bottles.
Also do remember to bring your own cloth bag when u shop.
We can start getting habituated to this by adhering to the "bring your bag day".
Use the carry bags you get with groceries for lining dust bins.
Buy products with minimal packaging.
Constantly evaluate your mode of transport
Use public transport more often and especially for shorter rides.
Ensure your vehicle tyres are well inflated.
Car pool whenever possible.
Increase the usage of bicycles, this will also help burn yourcalories.
Buy hybrid / fuel efficient cars.
Turn off your engine (ofcourse except when in traffic) when you have to wait for more than 30 sec.
Be more regular in getting the air filter of your car checked.
Use your electronic gadets discerningly
Run your dishwashers and washing machines only with full load.
Avoid usage of dryer and hang clothes in open air when it is sunny.
Turn off all the appliances when n not in use and ensure that the plug is removed.
Set your computer to sleep mode when not in use than to a screen saver mode.
Move your thermostat down to two degrees in winter and up by two degrees in summer.
Also try wearing a sweater /more clothes during winter to withstand cold than turn up your heat.
Use the good old broom for cleaning instead of vaccuuming whenever feasible.
Switch to a tankless water heater.
Insulate your walls and ceilings.
Replace old appliances that waste energy.
Clean or replace dirty AC filters as per the instructions.
Use less water
Take shorter showers.
Install a low flow shower head.
Do not ask to linen change during hotel stays unless absolutely necessary.
Avoid changing plates while dining in restaurants.
Use water used for cleaning vegetables for watering your plants.
Others
Use Compact Fluorescent Bulbs /energy saving bulbs.
Buy local produce as much as possible.
Reduce consumption of meat and diary products.
Buy organic food.
