- Use energy-efficient appliances, such as energy-saving lightbulbs;
- Switch to an electricity provider that offers electricity derived from renewable sources;
- Ride a bicycle for distances under e.g. 10km. Consider a bus or train for longer distances;
- Lower your thermostat by 4 to 5 degrees Celsius during the night and when nobody's home;
- Make sure your home is well insulated;
- Completely switch-off appliances that you do not use;
- Consider going to your holiday destination by bus or train, instead of car or airplane;
- If possible, work at home instead of an office location;
- Support forestation programs that focus on planting indigenous trees in tropical regions; and
- Educate others. Tell people of the importance of an energy-efficient lifestyle.
10 März 2009
10 Important ways to save energy & fight global warming
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