13 small changes you can make to help save the planet
June 5th is World Environment Day. An article is recommending things we can do to protect the environment. Do you think you can make these changes to your life?
1) Create a compost pile
2) BYOB - Bring Your Own Bag
3) Restore your own furniture
4) Change your lights to LEDs
5) Invest in sustainable fashion and beauty products.
What type of brands should you avoid?
Environmentalists say fast fashion brands, especially ones that quickly release new designs, should be avoided.
Human rights / environmental groups have said we should avoid brands like: Top Shop, Forever 21, Zara. H and M, Uniqlo
6) Go vegan at least once a week.
Why is meat bad for the environment?
7) Turn off computers, TV’s and electric outlets at night
8) Recycle your mobile phone.
Why?
they contain many dangerous and rare materials that can be recycled
9) Clean the back of your fridge. Dirty condenser coils can increase energy use by 30%
10) Cycle instead of driving
11) Maintain your car to maximise fuel efficiency. How?
Reduce the weight by not transporting unncessary things.
Keep your tires pumped to maximise fuel efficiency
12) Save water
13) Reuse everything
What do you reuse?
Source:
https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/05/15-small-changes-you-can-make-to-help-save-the-planet-14723061/