Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Green Tips

As a good citizen we must take a part in global warming reduction. Let’s learn how to be green around our life. We can do a lot of things to save the earth by being green around the house, on the road, in the garden, and in the bathroom.
1. Replace your light bulb with energy efficient lamp.
2. Buy furniture stuff made from natural fibers, wood, metal and glass.
3. Use green cleaning products around the house.
4. Find out what can be recycled in your areas and start recycling.

5. Turn off your computer at night and turn off lights when you're not using them.
6. Dry your clothes with a help from sunshine instead of dry it with a dryer machine.
7. Turn down hot water heater to 120F.
8. Improve a home insulation.
9. Weathers strip all your doors and windows.
10. Don’t forget to stop your tap when brushing a teeth or shaving.
11. Stick a brick in a toilet water tank to reduce the amount of water used every flush.
12. Use water saving device for a tap and shower.
13. Choose showers than baths because ten minute shower is a third less water comparison with bath.
14. Throw your veggies and food scraps to start compost and you will have a thick rich soil in a few months.
15. Grow your own vegetables, fruits, and herbs without using pesticides.
16. Water your garden only at morning and night to prevent evaporation, when you water in mid day, it won’t reach the roots.
17. Plant a native plant in your garden that just needs a less water and maintenance.
18. Use a good ingredient for good compost; avoid disease plants, meat, fat, or oil.
19. Choose walk and you will look and feel better.
20. Choose cycle or public transport whenever you can.
21. Take a public transport to work or school instead driving an own car at least 1 day a week.
22. If you must use car, inflate the tires properly, use recommended motor oil and keep the car well tuned and serviced.