10 Ways to Conserve the Environment

Nowadays, not only governments and big companies in general should do something to
conserve the environment, but every single individual is actually able to participate in
protecting this planet from .It is actually quite easy to go green. Taking care of the
environment should be everyone’s responsibility and privilege at the same time; the
privilege to conserve the planet for the generations to come. There are three essential verbs
we all should keep in mind: reduce, recycle, reuse.

1. Recycling

Recycle everything you can and try to buy reusable and biodegradable products as much as
possible. Whether it is glass or paper, plastic or metal, all these materials can be re-used.

Empty jars, wine bottles, broken glasses and absolutely any other item made of glass which
is no longer useful should be recycled. It takes a million years for glass to decompose.

Also, old newspapers, paper wraps, cardboard, sheets of paper you no longer need should
all reach the paper container and be sent in order to be recycled. Millions of trees will thank
you for that.

It is amazing to see that almost 90% of all plastic bottles and plastic bags do not reach
recycling units. Reusable containers and bags would be a healthy, environment-protective
alternative.

2. Reduce water consumption

Water is life. Clean, fresh water tends to become more and more precious as time goes by
and, if we do nothing to save it, in the not so far future, water will be more precious than
gold. It is therefore crucial for us to do whatever we can in order to save it and to prevent
water pollution. It is not a difficult task, just turn the tap off while you brush, reduce the
number of baths and take showers instead, use the washing machine only when you can
actually fill it with clothes.

3. Reduce the use of electricity

All it takes is some attention from your part. Once you are done with an electric appliance,
turn it off. You will save not only energy but also money from your electricity bill! Replace
regular bulbs with energy saving light bulbs. Once you leave the office, physically turn off
your computer and monitor. You will prolong their life and reduce electricity consumption in
the process. Do that at home as well.

4. Plant a tree

Trees are our source of oxygen and we cut them down instead of planting them. If every
person planted a tree, life would improve significantly. The air would be cleaner, the
number of trees would get back to normal, you would have more shade for the hot summer
days; pollution would be reduced along with global warming and green house effect.

5. Grow vegetables

The vegetables we eat today are grown with chemicals and pesticides. If you planted your
own veggies without using the above mentioned “ingredients”, you will have organic food of
excellent quality, beneficial for both your health and the environment as the land will be
less intoxicated with chemicals.

6. Composting

A few composting bins in the garden represent an excellent opportunity to avoid littering, at
the same time being a reliable source of natural manure for your vegetable garden.

7. Use rechargeable batteries

Batteries are extremely dangerous for the environment and, unfortunately, only a fraction
of these batteries gets to be recycled. The rest is thrown away, becoming a hazardous
enemy of the environment.

8. Quit smoking

It is needless to say how dangerous cigarettes are for your health. They are the cause of a
large number of lethal diseases. Many people do not throw cigarettes into a bin but on the
ground which is just pure littering. In addition, they get to increase air pollution even more,
affecting also those who do not smoke.

9. Maintain your car

Cars are a very important source of pollution today and their number is increasing every
year. It is important to maintain your car in good condition. A car that has not been serviced
regularly might dispel even more chemicals and harmful gases in the air. Regular
maintenance will also increase the performances of your vehicle, so you only have to gain
from this. Do not forget to inflate your tires regularly.

10. Talk about it

Discussing environmental protection with your friends and family members can really help.
The more people are aware of these environment protection methods, the more chances
we will have to make things better.

Although simple, the above mentioned tricks and tips are extremely effective in the long run
and not only, not to mention that they can be achieved with only little effort from our part.
After all, we all live on the same planet and it is our duty to protect it in any way we can.