Climate change news have over the years dominated
environmentally-conscious minds and even spurred movements, and desire to
explore space to look for planets that can support life as the environment on
earth seems on the verge of complete destruction due to the many careless
practices by individuals, industries and manufacturing companies alike.
However, it is possible for you to make a difference by changing your habits
and embracing eco-friendly tips to make the environment around you better. Also
reduce your carbon print, sensitize your friends and family on
environment-friendly practices and contribute towards stopping adverse climate
change as a result of the greenhouse effect, global warming and air and water
pollutants.
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Be
More Aware
Living a life where you have greater awareness of
resources will help you pay more attention to the products you use and how you
use water, energy and fuel and hence make the step to embracing more
environmentally-friendly practices.
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Conserve,
Recycle and Reuse
By conserving energy and water, reducing the amount of
waste that you use, recycling paper and plastic (and buying recycled products)
and reusing and repurposing waste items and products, you can make your
contribution towards a healthier environment.
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Plant
Trees
The cliché, “the best time to plant a tree was 10
years ago and the nest best time is now,” should be taken more seriously.
Deforestation has led to climate changes and interfered with the natural
habitat of valuable flora and fauna. Hence, planting a tree is a great way to
improve the landscape around your home or local park, reduce carbon footprint
and preserve the environment. Use resources such as www.conserve-energy-future.com/environmental-engineering-scope-and-environmental-engineers.php
to help you in this practice.
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Shop
for Seasonal Locally Grown Produce
This supports local farms, helps you practice healthy
organic eating and even encourages you to take on gardening as a way to supply
some of your food and reduce carbon footprint.
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Sign
Up for Your Local Environment Groups
These allow you to make a difference with like-minded
people through planting trees, tracking animal population, caring for the
environment and participating in environment clean up and restoration
activities among other practices.
·
Switch
to Tap Water
Bottled water not only produces container waste but
also, is an expensive habit. Instead, buy a water filter and switch to tap
water and instead of buying water when going out carry your own in a reusable aluminium
bottle or flask.
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Use
Eco-Friendly Gardening Tips
These include organic food gardening native gardening
( learn how through http://www.enature.com/native_invasive/), create climate
friendly gardens through http://www.ucsusa.org/food_and_agriculture/what_you_can_do/the-climate-friendly-gardener.html#.WNT1atKGPIU
and grow vegetables in containers as directed by http://www.sunset.com/garden/fruits-veggies/how-to-grow-veggies-in-pots.