More Ways to Unleash the Green Warrior Within

by andie jose
andiejose

Recently, I was transformed from being a careless individual to a certified green warrior. And as an advocate of the planet’s preservation, I will do my best to inform the people about some ways to awaken the green warrior within them. I know it takes a lot of patience and effort to do this, but as long as I dedicate myself to a noble purpose, I will be happy to convert just one person who will happen to read this post.

Meanwhile, I will give to you some helpful tips to save the planet according to 172 Ways to Save the Environment posted on www.iamkarthik.com:

101. Turn off unneeded lights even when leaving a room for a short time

102. Once your cell phone is charged, unplug it from the charger!

103. Set your refrigerator temperature at 36 to 38 and your freezer at 0 to 5

104. When using an oven, minimize door opening while it is in use; it reduces oven temperature by 25 to 30 every time you open the door

105. Unplug seldom used appliances

106. Purchase appliances and office equipment with the Energy Star Label; old refrigerators, for example, use significant more energy than newer models

107. Turn down or shut off your water heater when you will be away for extended periods

108. Use electric appliances only when you need them

109. Use compact fluorescent light bulbs to save money and energy.

110. Shut off electrical equipment in the evening when you leave work

111. Replace old windows with energy efficient ones

112. Use cold water instead of warm or hot water when possible

113. Buy green electricity – electricity produced by low – or even zero-pollution facilities

114. Eliminate mercury from your home by purchasing items without mercury, and dispose of items containing mercury at an appropriate drop-off facility when necessary (e.g. old thermometers)

115. Learn about alternatives to household cleaning items that do not use hazardous chemicals

116. Review labels of household cleaners you use. Consider alternatives like baking soda, scouring pads, water

117. Use traps instead of rat and mouse poisons and insect killers

118. Have your home tested for radon

119. Minimize pesticide use

120. Turn off computers and other appliances when not in use

121. Copy and print on both sides of paper

122. Reuse items like envelopes, folders and paper clips

123. Use e-mail instead of paper correspondence

124. Use recycled paper

125. Use discarded paper for scrap paper

126. Encourage your school and/or company to print documents with soy-based inks, which are less toxic

127. Telecommute!

128. Purchase radial tires and keep them properly inflated for your vehicle

129. Walk or ride your bike instead of driving, whenever possible

130. Join a carpool to get to work

131. Check and fix any water leaks

132. Install water-saving devices on your faucets and toilets

133. Don’t wash dishes with the water running continuously

134. Install a low-flow shower head

135. Replace old toilets with new ones that use a lot less water

136. Avoid products with several layers of packaging when only one is sufficient (about 33 of what we throw away is packaging)

137. Use reusable plates and utensils instead of disposable ones

138. Use reusable containers to store food instead of aluminum foil and wrap

139. Shop with a canvas bag instead of using paper and plastic bags

140. Buy rechargeable batteries for devices used frequently

141. Sell your old laptop online at cashforlaptops.com

The best thing about being on the side of nature is that you can earn fast cash while doing something kind!

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Article submitted Monday, January 30, 2012 & read 6 times.

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