21 Easy Ways to Help the Environment
It is becoming increasingly certain that humans are causing global warming, and it is a fact that every human on earth will be affected by climate change. There is still time for humans to slow down, stop and maybe even reverse the damage. Luckily, there are loads of easy ways to help the environment.
1. Hand in old books and clothes to charity stores
2. Use a cup of water when brushing your teeth
3. Mend your existing clothes
4. Water the garden in the evening when the sun is not at its hottest
5. Boil only the amount of water you need
6. Use public transport or bike
7. Buy organic products
8. Switch off lights when you leave the room
9. Close doors
10. Recycle as much as possible
11. Use energy-saving light bulbs
12. Turn down heating rather than open a window
13. Use eco-friendly detergents
14. Bring your own bags to the shop
15. Compost biodegradable kitchen waste
16. Save water by using low-flow shower heads
17. Take shorter showers
18. Plant trees
19. Don’t buy aerosols
20. Use unleaded petrol
21. Support local businesses by shopping locally
Source: Sustainable Human Development: A young person’s introduction. Based on the United Nations Development Programme’s Human Development Reports 1990-2000.
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