Do these five pain-free lifestyle changes to help this planet survive. These smart hacks will not only save energy but will also have an impact on the environment positively.
In a world that seems to be overwhelmed by the looming problem of climatic changes and environmental hazards, energy conservation has become important more than ever. By tweaking a few lifestyle changes, you can not only be the savior of this planet but can also save money, increase your property value and give your kids a place where they can breathe freely.
From switching from single-use plastic to eco-friendly tableware, plastic bottles to glass bottles, polybags to paper bags there are plenty of small steps that can help you save the planet and keep your surroundings clean.
Here are five small yet effective steps that will help you become more energy sufficient:
1. Become aware of your daily activities
Energy conservation does not require you to stay in dark rooms or go outside to save electricity. It simply means to co-exist and so as simple things as turning off the electric appliances when they are not in use. Develop a habit of performing household tasks manually such as hand-drying clothes rather than using energy-intensive appliances. Also, you can try turning down the heat on your thermostat in the winter and use your air conditioner less in the summer.
2. Replace your light bulbs
From using eco-friendly tableware to replacing the traditional incandescent light bulbs with CFLs and LEDs, making your home sustainable and environment-friendly nurtures the planet. The regular incandescent light bulbs consume an excessive amount of energy and have the ability to increase the temperature of the room. Where CFLs (compact fluorescent lights) and LEDs (light-emitting diode bulbs) use anywhere from 25 to 80% less electricity they also last 25 times longer than a traditional bulb.
3. Buy products that use less energy
Have you ever considered how much energy must be consumed in order to produce one single-use plastic product? Plastic products such as plates, spoons, containers and other cutlery items consume 15% more natural sources that can`t be replenished once diminished. In return they damage the environment. An eco-friendly plate made from natural elements like sugarcane, palm leaves, and the agricultural residue is not only bio-degradable but also uses less energy. They not only save our precious environment but also protect us from consuming life-taking chemicals.
4. Change the way you travel
While we do agree that travelling by your own vehicle is the most convenient way to travel around the city, we can`t ignore the fact that today pollution and climatic changes have caused more damage than we can imagine. Therefore, rethink travel to work, friends, school, office, shopping, etc. Walking or bicycling is the most eco-friendly way of travelling. It will keep you and our planet both fit & healthy.
5. Abstain from using plastic
Don`t just refuse, but find constructive ways to recycle, reduce and reuse the products that are made from plastic. Whether it is replacing plastic cutlery with biodegradable tableware or carrying your own container for take-away purpose or getting jute or cloth-bag to the grocery store, do your bit to completely remove the plastic from your lifestyle.
These energy-saving steps might appear small but they will have a long-term positive impact on our environment. By simply taking a little step towards living a more energy-conscious lifestyle, you can begin to relish the perks of being energy efficient. So why not start from today?
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