Going green doesnt mean you have to stop showering, stop
shaving, sell your car, read by candlelight and chain yourself to a tree to
protest logging.
To me, it means trying in one way or the other to save our planet.
One 'goes green ' by educating oneself and making small changes everyday. It sounds simple but its quite challenging.
Although some of us have been living a bit 'green ' and we dont know it. From keeping shopping bags to re using that fancy bag , we have all contributed a bit to saving mother earth.
Do you know that there are mini solar panels sold in Nigeria that can give you hot or cold water at home or offices? Yes there are.
The following are some of the ways to 'go green:
- Recycle, re-use paper bags/shopping bags
- Keep electronics out of trash.Donate or recycle them.
- Wear clothes that do not need to be drycleaned.It saves money and cut down on toxic chemical use.
- Invest in high quality , longlasting products. You might pay more now, but you;ll be happy when you dont have to replace items as frequently. This means less waste
-. Use the recycle bins placed at designated spots to drop bottles.
- Take short showers or with someone. It saves water.
- Use Drying racks or clothesline.
- If you are going to use washing machine or dishwasher, make sure its full before running. This will help to save water.
- Turn off lights when leaving a room.
-.Unplug appliances when not in use.
-Used water satchets can be dumped at designated spots or traded at paper making factories. This will help save a tree and the environment.
-. Lobby your local government to increase spending on sidewalks & bike lanes. This will help you save fuel while you walk or take a bike to work.
You may not be able to replenish the earth on your own but small things like the above and more counts. Spread the word!.
