Everyone can take a few simple steps to help reducing the greenhouse gas emission that cause global warming, and cut some bills on the way,
- Take a hike: whenever possible walk or bike, both are good for your health, instead of driving a car. Too far ? Use public transport.
- Read the label: Try to but energy efficients appliances. Many countries including Singapore and the Philippines, are introducing labels that rate energy usage of white goods.
- Don't be a drip: Fix leaky taps. Pumping wasted water into your home and heating it up are a slow but steady drain on energy supplies.
- Shut off the motor: When waiting in your car for more than a minute, turn off the engine rather letting it idle. Restarting burns less petrolthan letting it run.
- Insulate: Seal spaces around doors and windows to keep air conditioning from escaping, and clean the unit's filter regularly to keep it running efficiently.
Cutting energy consumption might seem like a small contribution to a large problem but a collective change in behavior could have a major impact.
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