Acts as routine as throwing garbage without separating it, buying disposable packaging or purchasing food packaged in non-recyclable materials, contribute greatly to climate change and environmental pollution increasing more every day.
Minimizing the effects of pollution is everybody’s job; Government, companies and civil society, this is why in recent years laws and institutions have been created that seek to work to improve the environmental situation and make a change in mentality in all people. In this sense, we still have a long way to go.
Surely you have come to ask: how can I contribute to this cause? There are many ways, but we can always start by making a change with small actions from our home.
10 tips to take care of the environment
- To save water, the most important thing is not to waste. Therefore, turn off the tap while brushing your teeth or while soaping in the shower. Also, it is better to change the bathroom for the shower.
- Separate the waste in different trash cans. You can decorate boats of different colors so that it is easier to identify what you should put in each one.
- Before recycling the paper, remember to use it on both sides. In addition, you can buy recycled paper, so you will save trees.
- Use public transport instead of the car. It is a saving for the whole family (,) and you will help to avoid pollution and waste of energy.
- Use low-energy bulbs. Not only will you help save electricity, but they also reduce the cost of the electricity bill.
- Turn off electrical appliances at home when they are not being used. The standby state consumes energy, so it is better to disconnect them completely. You can also wait until the washing machine or dishwasher is full before plugging them in, so you will not waste electricity or water.
- Do not overuse the heating or air conditioning. It is an energy expense and a health hazard to abuse a temperature too cold or hot at home, the advisable thing is about 20º in winter.
- Reuse plastic bags and better use those that are biodegradable. Save them when you go shopping or use cloth bags.
- Do not abuse electric light, take advantage of natural light. It is healthier to adjust our schedule to maximize the hours of sunlight.
- Use boxes, fabrics, bricks, etc. to make decorations or toys crafts. Any object can be recycled and turned into something incredible, use your imagination!VIA WITH MY CHILDREN