TIPS for a SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLE

Everybody can contribute to REDUCE overall consumes by following these tips

• Turn off lights when natural light is enough• Do not keep TV sets or electrical appliances in

the position”stand-by”• Do not keep mobile phones recharge wire in

the plug because it consumes electricity• Use low consume bulbes • Do not keep warm food in the fridge because

the electricity consume is highter

• Turn off the oven 10 minutes before cooking times

• Use full loaded washing machines or clothes driers under a low temperature

• Buy low consume electrical appliances ( A+ )• Pressure-cook and use lids• The clothes- drier must be used only when it is

not sunny• When brushing your teeth or shaving turn off

the water tap

• Have a shower and no a bath• Drink cold water tap• To water plants and wash cars use rainwater• Put aluminium plates behind radiators• Buy items with little packaging• Make sided photocopies• The purchase of single unit item ( 1 lt and not

1.5 lt water ) is advisable

• Use biodegradable products• Buy rechargeable or loose products• Use reusable bags for shopping• Buy seasonal products• Go by bike or on foot• Go by bus only once a week• Do not use the car individually• Remove rack off if not needed

Before throwing away, these objects can be

REUSED

• Toys and clothes can be given to friends or relatives

• An “exchange “market of operational items can be promoted

Some items could be REPAIRED before being thrown away

RECYCLING is essential:plastic, foil, paper,compost and waste suchas batteries and medicines