Posted on April 12, 2008 in Latest News
You can make a huge difference to the world by making small changes in your life that can have a positive impact on the carbon dioxide emission levels.
Use compact fluorescent bulbs – If you replace your three frequently used light bulbs with three compact fluorescent bulbs you can save 300 lbs of carbon dioxide emissions and almost $60 every year.
Inflate Your Tires – Properly inflated tires can save 250lbs of Carbon dioxide emission and over $840 every year.
Change Filter Monthly – Check your car’s air filter monthly and replace it. This way you will save 800 lbs of carbon dioxide and about $130 every year.
Fill the Dishwasher – Don’t make use of your dishwasher only to wash a dish or two. Use it only when you could with full load. This way you will save 100 lbs of carbon dioxide and $40 every year.
Use Recycled Paper – While buying paper for your printer, buy 100% post consumer recycled paper. Save 5 lbs of carbon dioxide for every ream of paper.
Adjust the Thermostat – You can save about 2000 lbs of carbon dioxide and $98 every year by moving your heater thermostat down two degrees in winter and up two degrees in summer.
Buy things with minimal packaging – Buying things with less package would reduce your garbage by almost 10%. This would help you save 1200 pounds of carbon dioxide and $1000 every year.
Take Shorter Showers – Putting on the geyser accounts for 2/3rd of all water heating cost. By running the geyser for a short time and taking shorter showers will help you save 350 lbs of carbon dioxide and you can save $99 every year.
Buy a Fuel Efficient Car – Give preference to fuel efficiency over looks, color and interiors. It will make a huge difference to the world if you save thousands of lbs of carbon dioxide and lot money every year.
Plant a Tree – Trees take in carbon dioxide and give us clean air to breathe. Do plant trees whenever and wherever you find possible. Planting a single tree would help you save over 2000 lbs of carbon dioxide every year.
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