Enough expect changes depend only on government policies or
other major initiatives. Start now and at home.
The changes start by one, in our own home, from small
changes but, in addition, make a difference.
Following some simple things you can do at home. There are
no excuses!
Conserve water
Reduce consumption when bathing, cooking and cleaning, and
be aware of not wasting time.
Some liquids, such as water in which boiled pasta or rice,
can be reused and are extremely beneficial, for example, for water the plants.
Save Electricity
Turn off lights you do not use, use energy efficient light
bulbs and try to make a better use of natural light.
Reduce the use of appliances, especially air conditioner
use, electric heaters and heating. Unplug or turn off appliances that are not
used as cell charger, the TV, are other measures beneficial to the environment.
Trash
Reduce the production of waste and separate it from organic
waste (fruit and vegetable peels, leftovers, coffee or tea, garden waste,
eggshells, hair, etc.), inorganic waste (bags, plastic packaging and
containers, glass, paper, cardboard, metal, appliances, office supplies, pottery,
nails, clothes, shoes, etc.) and (toilet paper, tissues, cotton disposable
diapers, sanitary towels, razors, etc.) Health inorganic waste. This last group
is very important to separate it into a separate bag because not only are not
recycled or reused but can transmit diseases.
Use Rechargeable
Avoid using aluminum containers and plastic.
When choosing products, try to choose those returnable and
reusable to disposable, If you have to buy disposable bottles, buy bigger
bottles.
Avoid using plastic bags. It's better to shop with cloth
bags or carts and waste, buy bags of large waste. Thus, use least amount of
plastic bags.
Make a compost organic waste.
Recycling
Buy recycled products.
Glass jars of jam or preserves can be reused for new home
prepared or save buttons, coins, such as pens, etc.
Care and reuses paper sheets.
Transport
Whenever you can, use bike, rollers, skateboards or walk.
Secondly, prioritizes public transportation such as subways or groups.
Travelling by car is the most polluting way for the small amount of people can
travel on each.
Other tips
Avoid buying and using spray.
Planting trees, flowers and plants.
Do not throw paper or rubbish on the street.
Do not throw used oil by
pipelines.