2-Are we friendly with our life?

How you can help the environment in your daily life

At home, shopping or in the garden - you can make a difference.
Even the simplest everyday activities can make a real difference to the environment. So follow these simple tips and take action for our living planet.


In your home

* Turn off equipment like televisions and stereos when you're not using them. That little red standby light means they're still using power - and that means a contribution to global warming.
* Save water:
- turn off the tap when brushing your teeth.
- collect the water used to wash vegetables and salad to water your houseplants.
* Recycle your paper, glass, plastics and other waste. Call your local government to find out if they offer a collection service.
* Use rechargeable batteries.
* Send e-greetings instead of paper cards.
* Help reduce the world's rubbish dumps - don't use "throw-away" products like paper plates and napkins, and plastic knives, forks, and cups.

In the living room and bedroom

Avoid

* dry cleaning wherever possible
* synthetic carpets, carpet underlay or upholstery with synthetic foams, foam rubber, latex or plastic coverings, because these emit VOCs
* air fresheners, go for fresh air - open your windows! If you can’t do that, use natural odour eaters such as a bowl of baking soda, or natural fragrances such as potpourri

Buy

* carpets from organic natural fibres such as wool, cotton, rattan or jute
* machine washable clothes and clothes with fewer chemical treatments such as stain repellents


In the bathroom

Avoid

* cosmetics, toiletries and perfumes with synthetic fragrances
* long-term use of permanent hair dyes, especially those carrying a warning "can cause an allergic reaction"

Use

* beauty products such as soaps, shampoos, conditioners and hair care products made from natural ingredients
* fragrance-free products
* unbleached toilet paper and sanitary products


In the kitchen

Avoid

* tinned food products
* chemical air fresheners or heavily scented cleaning products such as dishwashing liquids, floor cleaners and washing powders
* cling film when reheating or cooking food in the microwave
* microwaving food in plastic containers unless they are designed for that purpose

Use

* organic products whenever possible
* fresh, frozen or dried food rather than tinned food;
* a water filter to reduce the levels of chemical contaminants in drinking water
* non-vinyl flooring

Cintinue.......