99 Ways to Save the Planet – Part One
How can I protect the rainforest – the lungs of our planet? How can I conserve energy around the home – and save money at the same time? Is nuclear power a threat to our world or the answer to its problems?
These are just some of the questions we need to be asking ourselves when it comes to looking at ways of saving the planet.
During this twenty part series of posts, you will learn practical and different ways of making not only your life more sustainable, but also easing the burden on our planet’s resources.
So how do we help to save the planet!
- Speak Up: -
Too many people make assumptions. If you see something you think might be pollution; it could be litter left on the roadside, or foamy scum frothing on the surface of a river – then notify your local authority or environmental agency. Perhaps somebody has already pointed out the problem, but you are not to know that. It is far better to report the problem twice than not at all.
- Recycle, recycle, oh and recycle again: -
Newspaper is one of the easiest materials to recycle. It has a multitude of uses, including; insulation, composting, cleaning windows along with vinegar, papier mache dolls, swatting flies, and so on.
Did you know that every time you recycle a pile of papers one metre high, you save a tree from the chop.
- Water Torture: -
Heating water to near boiling point for the purpose of washing and bathing is both pointless and wasteful. Once you fill the basin with hot water, you only end up mixing it with cold water. So conserve energy and only wash in tepid water, unless you like the lobster look of course.
- Directional Heating: -
Radiators can be quite efficient if a few tips are adopted. Firstly, make sure you are heating your rooms rather than your walls. This is achieved by fitting reflective foil behind them. Also bleed your radiators regularly to remove any trapped air and ensure they’re working at maximum efficiency.
- Put a brick in it: -
Toilets use about 30% of the total water used in a household. An old style single flush toilet can use up to 13 litres of water in one flush. Newer toilets use only six litres for a full flush and four litres with a reduced flush. This seems excessive to say the least.
Why not put a brick in the cistern, this helps reduce the amount of water needed for each flush.
When using the toilet. Remember this simple motto: –
If it’s brown flush it down, if it’s yellow, let it mellow.
What are your thoughts? Do you have any suggestions or practical tips for saving our planet?
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