5 ways to save the PLANET

5 ways to save the planet.

The planet is dyeing as you read this, these are 5 ways you can save the world.

1. Use PAPER. Say NO to PLASTIC 

Anytime you go grocery shopping, bring your own PAPER or cloth bag. Don't use plastic bottles. Metal would be a better substitute.

Tip:  If you have any PLASTIC items such as, bottles recycle them.

2. Ride a bike

Riding a bike will make you physically fit and will also, you would save a lot of money on petrol/ diesel.

3. Conserve WATER.

71% of the planet is water. Unfortunately, not much is useable. Here are a few ways to conserve WATER:

• Check your home for any leaks.
• Take short showers
• Don't leave the faucet on while brushing your teeth
• Don't run the dishwasher until you have a full load

4. Produce less waste. Everything you throw in the garbage, tie up and take out to be collected is going to end up in a landfill. Plus, all that trash - plastic, paper, metal, and whatnot - was likely manufactured using unsustainable practices that hurt the health of the earth's land. By making less trash, you can reduce your impact. Try making these changes:

• Buy products that you can reuse. Get glass containers instead of flimsy plastic ones, for example.

• Don't use plastic bags - use cloth.

• Maintain and repair durable products instead of buying new ones.

• Avoid products with several layers of packaging when only one is sufficient. About 33% of what we throw away is packaging.

• Use reusable plates and utensils instead of disposable ones. Use reusable containers to store food instead of aluminum foil and cling wrap.

• Buy rechargeable batteries for devices used frequently.

• Copy and print on both sides of paper.

• Reuse items like envelopes, folders and paper clips.

• Use e-mail or texting as a substitute for paper correspondence.

• Use recycled paper.

• Mend clothes instead of buying new ones.

• Buy used furniture - there is a surplus of it, and it is much cheaper than new furniture.

5. Use less electricity

We use lots of electricity in our daily lives. Here are a few ways to consume less electricity:

• Shut off electrical equipment in the evening when you leave work.
• If you have central air conditioning, do not close vents in unused rooms.
• Turn off unneeded lights even when leaving a room for a short time.
• Wash clothes with warm or cold water instead of hot.
• Turn off lights, computers and other appliances when not in use.
• Plant trees to shade your home.
• Insulate your home as best as you can.