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Most people tend to get absorbed in
their own business that they completely ignore the problems of their
environment and society. What we see in the society is people looking down at
their smartphones and laptops. Of course, there are many organizations that
have mission to take care of our earth, plant trees and make our environment
clean, but those won’t make any differences if we don’t take part in their
noble missions. It doesn’t necessarily mean that we should registrate to one of
those oganizations, but remember this quote by Tao Te Ching, "A journey of
a thousand miles begins with a single step."
So here are some steps to make our environment better than before.
1. Put Waste
Where They Belong
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Yes, you do see that coming. This
step is very easy yet very hard to do. What makes it hard to do is our lack of
awareness. When you see waste, simply put it to the dustbin according to the
waste’s type. No littering!
2. Pay
Attention to Electrical Use
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Many of you will admit that you
usually forget to turn off the light and other electrical devices, so you often
feel shocked when you look at your energy bills! You can make your bills less
terrifying if you are committed enough to energy conservation. Furthermore, you
need to consider using more energy-efficient techs. That way, you can save
money and your energy output.
3. Eat
According to Your Needs
Do not buy foods and drinks unless
you feel it’s very necessary. Otherwise, you will leave them rot in dustbin.
Plan your food shopping and make sure you don’t waste many of them.
Alternatively, you can compost the kitchen waste if you can’t help but wasting
them, so they can be useful for helping your plants grow. Also, eating less
meat is very beneficial to reduce of your carbon footprints.
4. Do More Recycle and Fixing
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Think twice before you decide to
throw your stuffs that are no longer useful away. If it is possible for you to
recycle them, or to fix them if they are broken, then do it. Let your
creativity flow and turn your stuffs into something even more interesting and
useful. Less waste, more creativity.
5. Buy Recycled
Products and Locally Grown Foods
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When you go for shopping, choose
products that are made of recycled materials, and avoid products that are made
of plastics and chemicals as much as possible. As for edible things, choose
locally grown products instead of foods that are shipped from far away. By
doing this, you are supporting local farms and dairies.
6. Choose
Travel Options Wisely
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It’s very important to choose travel
option that is fuel-efficient whenever possible, and try to pick a more direct
route to your workplace or other destinations, so you can save fuel, and you
don’t need to spend too many times on your way. Also, try to use less fossil
fuel based products.
7. Grow Your
Own Plants
If you have garden, utilise it by
growing your own fruits, vegetables, trees, even beautiful flowers. By doing
this, you can save your money, make sure of the quality of your vegs and
fruits, make the environment greener and cleaner, and turn it into profitable
business.
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