Earthquakes. Cyclones. Typhoons. Hurricanes. These four things are just few of the deadly things nature can do to wipe out thousands of humans in just a single day. Many experts believe that humans contribute to the impact of the earth’s natural disasters. It is one of nature’s ways to keep everything in balance. But the impact of humans can be lessened if they try to care for it. This is by doing things that will contribute to the creation of natural disasters. This can be done at home, at school, at work or when you just simply stroll through the park.
- When shopping for light bulbs and appliances, choose those that are energy efficient.
- Turn off all electronic equipment if you are not using it. If possible, use them as minimally as possible.
- It is also efficient to save water. If you are shaving off hair or brushing your teeth, turn off the water. You should also keep a stock of water when you clean vegetables and fruits. When watering plants, do the same thing as well.
- Instead of using a machine dryer to dry your clothes, utilize the heat of the day to dry them all.
- Use batteries that are rechargeable.
- Keep the lids on the pans when you cook to make cooking more efficient and save energy.
- Hot days can encourage the use air conditioners. To save energy, close the curtains or lower the shades of your house in order to keep the interior cool.
- Avoid using disposable products that are used for eating such as napkins, plastic cups, forks, knives and paper plates. Try to use an alternative that will not make you ‘dispose’ of things.
- There are certain items in your trash that need to be segregated since they can be dangerous and have a huge impact in the environment. Call the local government and ask them if they have a designated location for disposing used glass, paper, plastics, batteries and other types of waste.
- Send greetings through emails, instead of using actual paper cards.
In the Garden
- Water your garden either at night or in the morning right before the sun starts to rise. This will reduce evaporation of the water. Try to lessen watering your plants in the garden. It will only make the soil moist.
- Implement a system in your house that will collect rainwater. Use this when you water your garden.
- Try to find irrigation systems that are water efficient. Drip irrigation and sprinkler irrigation can be used to adapt such situations in the garden.
- Look for ways to make your garden more lively and natural-like. Plant shrubs and trees that will attract a lot of birds. You should also try putting up bird boxes and put bird food in them.
These are not the only things that will help the environment safe and more efficient to live for humans. Try to find groups that deals with eco-friendly systems and implement them, as they have other programs and systems that may help you become a better environmentalist.