By: Jason Maxwell
Submitted: 2012-01-12 05:42:55 | Word Count: 573
The environment seems to be an intimidating topic for some people. Preserving the environment sounds a lot more touchy, not because everyone seems to be having a tough time understanding it, but because even when they know what they are fully aware, they consciously shelve the thought of acting on that knowledge. They are aware that trying to save the environment is going to entail a few sacrifices, and that is why many would rather not talk about the subject.
Whether we like it or not, however, we need to do our share of environment-saving acts as a way to redeem our planet and the future of the coming generations. The reality is, contributing to earth preservation is not that hard, and we could all start right at home the following tips:
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1. Keep things simple.
In some cases, it's tempting to keep shopping for things we don't absolutely need - an extra box of ballpens, stacks of plastic containers for the kitchen (which we never use,) extra hair ornaments for the baby girl, etc. The trouble with all these extras is, we must dispose of them somehow, and the only way available is usually a method that is destructive to our surroundings. The less needless stuff we have, the less we have to bother about throwing them and the less chance we have of bringing about environmental degradation.
2. Use reusable items.
Once we use reusable items, we naturally do not have to be concerned about throwing waste away because we'll just need to be using things over and over until they are unfit for our purpose. For instance, as opposed to investing in a product that uses disposable batteries, we could buy those that run on rechargeable batteries. Instead of using paper cups during kids' parties, why not use plastic cups which can be cleaned and kept in a clean cabinet to be used on the next kids' party? Staying away from waste suggests avoiding clogged waterways, floods as well as other things that are environmentally damaging or cause environmental disasters.
3. Insulate homes.
By just cutting down home air-conditioning or heating, we are able to save over 25 % on energy and costs. It's always a good idea to insulate our homes and rely less on machines to regulate indoor temperature. Using less of these machines means cutting 2,000 pounds worth of carbon dioxide emissions every year.
4. Use LED or CFL bulbs.
LED and CFL bulbs are better alternatives to regular light bulbs for three reasons. One, they last way longer; two, they're more cost-efficient; and three, they'll use 66% less energy, which also means they let us cut 90 pounds worth of greenhouse gas emissions.
5. Plant a tree.
If one household planted one tree every ten years, imagine how much benefit the planet would stand to reap from this one simple act of love for the environment. Trees take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen, thus improving upon overall quality of the air. Better air suggests better health and a way better earth.
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A good way for businesses to share in the world's environment-saving efforts is by using used plastic storage containers instead of buying new products from a plastic factory. With reusable storage items, whether used plastic bulk containers or individual containers, efforts towards curbing the problem of waste disposal can get a good boost as the rest of the world works towards preserving the planet.
