DECREASE CONSUMPTION OF WATER & ENERGY

Small adjustments in your overall usage can go a long way in reducing your carbon footprint. By excessively using water and energy, you are increasingly affecting the power plant emissions that burn coal, crude oil and fossil fuels to generate electricity. To help decrease the amount of resources you use, it is important to consciously monitor your routine so that your contribution to climate change and air pollution is reduced.

Minor daily habits can be adjusted to make a significant change. Turn off the tap when you do not need the water anymore (brushing your teeth or applying soap and shampoo) and take shorter showers. Using the washer and dishwasher in full loads, makes the most use of energy and water. Hang dry as many of your clothes as you can instead of always using a dryer.

 

Wash items in a bowl rather than a running tap, to conserve water. Install water-efficient household products such as showerheads, taps, and toilets. Using a watering can to water your lawn can save thousands of liters of water. Use a watering can instead of a running hose.

Always turn off the lights when you are leaving a room. Switch off and unplug all your electronics when you are not using them. Power strips to plug in multiple gadgets is effective, as you can use one switch for all items. Change your bulbs to LED from incandescent, as they use 75% less energy. Purchase energy efficient appliances whenever you can, so you can save on the non-stop energy the appliance usually consumes. Use a programmable thermostat for more efficient heating and cooling. If you are able to afford installing solar panels to utilize green power, your energy will be generated from clean, renewable sources like the sun.

DECREASE CONSUMPTION OF WATER & ENERGY

Small adjustments in your overall usage can go a long way in reducing your carbon footprint. By excessively using water and energy, you are increasingly affecting the power plant emissions that burn coal, crude oil and fossil fuels to generate electricity. To help decrease the amount of resources you use, it is important to consciously monitor your routine so that your contribution to climate change and air pollution is reduced.

Minor daily habits can be adjusted to make a significant change. Turn off the tap when you do not need the water anymore (brushing your teeth or applying soap and shampoo) and take shorter showers. Using the washer and dishwasher in full loads, makes the most use of energy and water. Hang dry as many of your clothes as you can instead of always using a dryer.

 

Wash items in a bowl rather than a running tap, to conserve water. Install water-efficient household products such as showerheads, taps, and toilets. Using a watering can to water your lawn can save thousands of liters of water. Use a watering can instead of a running hose.

Always turn off the lights when you are leaving a room. Switch off and unplug all your electronics when you are not using them. Power strips to plug in multiple gadgets is effective, as you can use one switch for all items. Change your bulbs to LED from incandescent, as they use 75% less energy. Purchase energy efficient appliances whenever you can, so you can save on the non-stop energy the appliance usually consumes. Use a programmable thermostat for more efficient heating and cooling. If you are able to afford installing solar panels to utilize green power, your energy will be generated from clean, renewable sources like the sun.