GOING GREEN “ Going Green is an idea,that to protect the future generation and save the natura resources on earth, we need to make changes in our life style to become environment friendly and make decisions that are safe for the environment.�
Going Green is an individual effort of reducing harmful effects on the environment through changes in our lifestyles and behaviour.It can be achieved by using organic and green products.We can help the world by reducing the oil based energy sources. We can start the change from our home and our lifestyle will determine how helpful we are in saving our planet.
GOING GREEN 1. Save Energy 2. Save Water 3. Transport 4. Kitchen garden 5. Eat Smart 6. Environment 7. Health 8. Pollution 9. Recycling 10. Natural Resources
SAVE ENERGY
Make your home an energy star ! • • • •
Everyone can make a difference. Use energy saving bulbs. Turn off your appliances when not in use. Dry your clothes in normal temprature.
SAVE WATER
Every drop counts! • • • •
Water your lawn at night time or in the evening. Use tap water instead of bottle water. Check water leaks with your meter water. Try to take short shower in place of having baths.
TRANSPORT
Ride your BIKE, Take the TRAIN, Catch the BUS,Share the CAR, Go to WALK. • •
Use bikes as much as possible. Use carpool to travel, its good for environment.
KITCHEN GARDEN
Kitchen, heart of the home ! • • •
Kitchen garden is a very healthy activity and good for environment. Grow your own vegetables in small pots, a small place in your backyard or even in your kitchen window. A garden provides fresh and inexpensive vegetables.
EAT SMART
Good Nutrition Pays ! • • • •
Eat fresh fruits and vegetables instead of fast food. Try to include food rich in fibre. Include green vegetables in your meal as these are major source of iron. Take frequent short meals instead of one large meal.
ENVIRONMENT
First step in the right direction ! • • • •
Green plants create a positive effect on your sorroundings. Keep your living areas bright and open to fresh air. Plants reduce the air temprature during warm summer season. Plants help to reduce pollution.
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Exercise everyday. Watch your diet. Eat more fiber. Drink plenty of water . It will help the blood flow and in transporting the oxygen and nutrients to the cells. A healthy breakfast will also help to resist fatening snacks.
HEALTH
Live, Life, Healthy !
POLLUTION
Be a part of the solution, Kill POLLUTION! • • • •
Live a simple life. Pollution can cause global warming. Help to reduce it. Maintain indoor air quality by good vantilation system. Create smokeless atmosphere by making personal efforts.
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Reduce, Resuse, Recycle ! Do You Know...
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For every ton of paper recycled, 7000 gallons of water and 380 gallons of oil is saved. One recycled aluminium cane can produce enough electricity to run a TV for six hours.
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Your effort matters ! NATURAL RESOURCES
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Save the world by saving natural resources. Use altrnate resources to conserve the natural resources such as bio gas, solar energy etc. Use organic products in your daily life. Its good for environment.
By
Masooma Hussain