1. IN TERMS OF FOOD AND DRINK
• Reduce Meat Consumption - Vegetarianism Is the Best!
Based on research, to produce 1 kg of meat, the resources spent on the equivalent of 15 kg of wheat. Imagine how we can save the earth from food shortages if we are vegetarian. Livestock is also contributing 18% "carbon footprint" of the world, which is greater than the transportation sector (cars, motorcycles, aircraft, etc.).
• Eating And Cook From Materials Still Fresh
Avoiding foods that are processed or packaged will reduce the energy wasted due to process and transport repetitive. Fresh food is also healthier for our bodies.
• Buy Local Products
Local agricultural produce is very cheap and also very save energy, especially if we calculate the energy and transportation costs. Organic food is more environmentally friendly, but check also the origin. If imported from other regions, possibly resulting carbon emissions would outweigh the benefits.
• Recycling Aluminum, Plastic, and Paper
It would be better if you can use it repeatedly. energy to make aluminum cans equal one with energy to power a TV for 3 hours.
• Buy in Package Large
It would be much cheaper, it also saves resources for packaging. If too much, take a friend or your brother to share the moment to buy.
• Turn off your oven Few Minutes Before Time
If the remains are left closed, then the heat is not lost.
• Avoid Fast Food!
Fast food is the largest waste producer in the world. In addition, consumption of fast food is also bad for your health.
• Carry Bags Can Be Used Birthdays
Bring your own shopping bags, that way you reduce the amount of plastic bags / crackle required. In recent years several large shopping centers in Indonesia have started to educate their customers to use a system like this. So welcome their good faith to save the environment.
• Use Can Be Washed Glass
If you are familiar with the modern way that always serves drinks for guests with bottled water or coffee. Switch to our old ways. By using glass, ceramic, or plastic food grade we can wash and reuse.
• Shop In The Environment Around You
Because it will really save you the cost of transportation and fuel. And indirectly reduce the amount of air pollution.
• Tree Planting There Any Chance
Whether on the environment or by participating in tree planting programs. Can by donating seeds, funds, etc.. Depending on the opportunity and ability of each of you.
2. AT HOME
• Lower the temperature of your air conditioner
Avoid the use of maximum temperature. Use air conditioning in the levels until we feel comfortable enough alone. And prevent leakage of your air-conditioned room. Do not leave any gap that opens when you are using your air conditioner because it will make the AC work harder to cool your room. Ultimately this will save on your electric bill.
• Use a timer to Avoid Deadly AC Lost
Use a timer according to your habits. For example, your office hours are 8:00 pm until 17:00. Set your air conditioner timer in accordance with office hours. That way there are no more incidents forgot to turn off the AC until the next day.
• Use of Solar Water Heaters
Although more expensive, in the long run this will save on your electric bill. (Even now existing street lights with solar power).
• Turn off lights not in use, and Do not Leave the Water Trickle
In addition to saving energy and clean water, this will save a lot of your bills.
• Use Energy Saving Lamp
Although more expensive - average they are stronger and more efficient 8 times to 80% of normal incandescent lamps.
• Maximize Lighting From Nature
Use bright colors on walls, use glass tile diplafon, maximize light through a window.
• Avoid Position Stand-by On Your Electronics!
If all our household appliances off (not in standby position) then we will reduce CO2 emissions from energy savings extraordinary power. Use the lamp socket is the on-off it. Or unplug the power cord from the electrical source.
• If Refill Your Battery Is Full, Remove Immediately!
Mobile phones, electric shaver, electric toothbrush, camera, etc.. If you've filled immediately revoked.
• Reduce Time In Opening Your Refrigerator
For every minute you open the refrigerator door. It will take 3 minutes full of energy to return the refrigerator temperature to the desired temperature.
• Do not Buy Cut Flowers
If your area is not producing ornamental flowers, the flowers can be sure it was sent from somewhere else. This will generate "carbon footprint" is large.
• Cut Food In A Smaller Size
The size of the smaller pieces will use less energy to cook.
• Use Cold Water To Wash In Washing and Number of Lots
If you have a small family, it is not necessary every day to wash. Gather up your washing machine capacity are met, this will save water, reduce electricity consumption and also reduce pollution from your detergent.
• Use Environmentally Friendly Detergents and Cleaners
While the price may indeed be more expensive. But if you can, do it for the future of our children and grandchildren.
• Re-Use Your Home Furnishings
If you're bored with your furniture, you can do in a garage home, give it to others. Or take it to the craftsmen to be modified according to your wishes.
• Donates Toys For All It's No Wonder Why Your Child Age
• If Using Deodorant Spray or Other Products, Do not Use Aerosol
Options spray with glass bottles would be better. Aerosols are also a large contributor to the pollution of our air.
3. IN WORK
• Lunch in the Office
If we often eat outside the office with the pack and routine, it's better if you buy a box eating or drinking place strong and can be used repeatedly. Avoid plastic wrap or stereofoam media (Derived from petroleum and can hardly be deciphered).
• Use Less Paper
Use your internal email and office software to create an internal report. Print reports / presentations only if required to do the deal with outsiders.
• Turn off your office equipment
Turn off from the source. Do not be on stand by, turn off the UPS and transformers. If you need to unplug from the electrical source.
• Use E-Banking
Divert your credit card bill through collection by email, some banks in Indonesia have been able to do. Banks in Indonesia today generally have been providing e-banking facilities are very complete. We can do almost all payment transactions, transfer, purchase vouchers, etc. through internet banking, and even mobile banking. Maximizing the use of E-Banking will save much time and costs. You have saved and saved lots of trees and CO2 consumption for paper manufacturing process. You also save on fuel consumption is very much needed to go to the bank or the ATM. Start learning to use e-banking if you have not unusual to use it. Do not worry about security because of network security technology banking is now very sophisticated. There will be no problem in terms of security if you follow the good ways and suggested guidelines for the conduct online transactions safely.
• For Industrial, Begin To Use Renewable Energy Sources (Wind, Water, Solar, etc.)
Use power-efficient appliances and energy efficient, and create policies / regulations saving energy and resources in your company. Choose environmentally friendly technologies, and do good management to handle your industrial waste. Educate your employees to get used to a responsible use of energy and resources companies.
Tingkatkanlah their awareness about the love of the environment, not by simply making the rules and punishments. Contribute to the protection and environmental safety as part of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of your company. Go for tree planting programs, environmental cleanup, etc.. In the end it would also provide benefits for your company because your company's image would be lifted as a company that civilized and cultured.
4. ON THE WAY
• vacation in Domestic and Use of Land Transport!
Because the holiday will greatly increase your carbon footprint. Especially if it is done by using the plane. This can reduce a lot of carbon emissions. The airplane is a contributor to greenhouse gases is more significant than a car or other ground vehicles.
• Reduce Your Business Travel
Technology is now very possible to do a teleconference, also provides so many methods of communicating via the internet. Added to further cheapening the cost of the Internet, you will save a lot of your travel expenses, and certainly reduce your carbon footprint significantly. Exceptions can be made for transactions that require your signature or that truly require your presence.
• Use your Hotel Towels More Than One Day
You'll save one of the most important resources, namely water, and also reduce pollution due to detergents used. Furthermore, you can save energy from washing machines and dryers are used.
5. DRIVING
• Use the Car Pick Your Children To School
This will greatly reduce your fuel costs, drivers and vehicle payments. If no, maybe you can start, and make as your business.
• Small is Beautiful and Efficient
If you can not escape from car use, use city car or a car with fuel bio-fuel, electric, hybrid and even hydrogen, depending on the ability of each of you. No need to buy a large SUV 4 x 4 if you do not work dipertambangan or plantations. Use of hybrid vehicles if you can afford it.
• Replace your Fuel!
Use natural or fuel that can be updated (in Indonesia available bio-diesel and bio pertamax). Great if you can can use hydrogen fuel.
• Check Tire Pressure and Wind Your Service Schedule
From some of the survey is believed to maintain the condition of your car in optimum condition will save you 5% of your fuel usage.
• Rental Car When Needed
If the car is not your primary means then renting is a good choice. Including if you just need a big vehicle (Family Car or SUV) for a few occasions only. Savings of fuel daily installments or you will be deeply felt.
• Turn off the Machines When Waiting at Your Kids School Or When Happened Congestion Total
It is very common. Heat time wait can be reduced by using a glass barrier film is good or sunlight are sold in car accessory shops. Or park your car a shady place.
• Share it! Find Coworkers
Or friends who work area in line with the objectives of your work. You can share with their travel expenses.
• Learn How to Drive Good!
Change gear earlier can reduce fuel consumption up to 15%. If approaching traffic jams or stop lights slowly rather than with sudden braking. Avoid driving with harshly. Move the gear when it reaches 2500-3000 rpm. And mengemudilah at 1500-3000 rpm limit, some surveys to get a satisfactory result in fuel frugality in the range.
6. ELECTRONIC
• Go Rechargeable!
Use equipment with rechargeable batteries. If you must use a one-time waste use lithium-ion (Li-Ion) and nickel metal hydride (NiMH) are cost effective and also effective.
• Prioritizing Save Energy When Buying Electronic Equipment
For example choose LCD TV than CRT (conventional tube TV). Look for AC or refrigerator with the lowest power consumption, etc.. Currently not too difficult to find energy-saving electronic products because manufacturers rollicking start focusing its marketing strategies to such products. See it from how often you see the ads air conditioning energy saving in print or electronic.
• Use electronic tools Longer
Do not easily change an electronic device that has the same function! If carried out, donate your old stuff.
7. HYGIENE EQUIPMENT
• Cleaner, Greener, meaner
Although still more expensive, environmentally friendly cleaning products already present in the supermarket. Buy if you can afford. Actually, vinegar and baking soda can be used for cleaning almost any item. Mix vinegar with warm water (50:50), cukaair solution can be used as a multipurpose cleaner .. Baking soda can be used to clean the odor on the carpet ..
• Make sure the House You Have Good Air Circulation
This is very important for energy and toxins around us fast net. Especially when cleaning.
• For Freshness Room
Place plants that can live indoors, will greatly assist the freshness of your environment.
• For Toxic Goods Handling
Immediately contact the department or environmental cleanliness in your environment.
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