Tuesday, November 9, 2010

5 ways to help save the planet in 30 mins or less

You may not be able to reduce global warming, end pollution and save endangered species single-handedly, but by choosing to live an earth-friendly lifestyle you can do a lot every day to help achieve those goals. Remember 1+1=2.....it does add up!!


1) Drive less, drive smart.

I know I know the weather is hot in Malaysia...but we can park a little further & avoid stress by going round & round just to get park right in front. Turn the engine off when you are waiting. Car pool with friends whenever possible.


2) Eat your vegetables.

Eating less meat and more fruits, grains & vegetables can help the environment more than you may realize. Meat, eggs and dairy products contributes heavily to global warming, because raising animals for food produces many more greenhouse gas emissions
than growing plants.


3) Reuse, recycle, reduce.

Shopping bags nowadays are such fashion icons & great style...be in the scene, be green! Plastic bags, plastic wrappers, foams end up as litter, clogs waterways & kills thousands of marine mammals.


4) Change your light bulbs.
Compact fluorescent light bulbs are more energy efficient & less expensive to use than traditional incandescent bulbs. Compact bulbs last up to 10 times longer & 70% less heat.


5) Pay your bills online.
By doing it online, you save time - do it anytime, you save paper - no more cheques & paper records, save money - environment friendly-reduce trips to banks or post office.


Credit to I.M Magazine.

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