tips for a sustainable lifestyle
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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” - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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