Save Greenery........ Save Environment!!
1. Use energy efficient electric appliances
Efficient appliances save you lots of energy and money. In India, appliances like refrigerators and
ACs have efficiency rating labels ranging from 1 to 5 stars, the higher numbers being more
efficient.
2. Use an energy efficient computer
Laptop consumes five times less electricity. If you buy a desktop, get an LCD screen. Enable the
power management function on your computer, the screensaver does not save energy. Minimise
printing and print on both sides of the paper. Laser printers use more electricity than inkjet printers.
3. Turn off electronic devices
Simply turning off your television, stereo, computer, fans, lights when you are not using them will
save thousands of kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions a year.
4. Drive less
Walk inside campus. You'll save 1.5 kg of carbon dioxide for every 5km if you don't drive. It will
also improve your health.
5. Use water carefully
Don't waste water. Use a mug of water when brushing your teeth, shaving or washing your hands
and face. Instead of a shower, use a bucket. Try to harvest rainwater in your locality.
6. Say no to plastic
Take a cloth bag with you when shopping. Use recycled paper. Avoid products with a lot of
packaging.
7. Say no to paper- cups
Try not to use paper-cups as it not only causes environmental pollution but also causes various
health hazards.
8.Segregate wastes at source
It is very important to segregate wastes into particular bins as different wastes have different
decaying times. Altogether, landfilling is a threat to nature as it initiates global warming.
9. Re-use & recycle
Recycling and re-using products like paper and bottles will help protect the environment.
10. Plant more trees
A single tree will absorb one tonne of carbon dioxide over its lifetime. So, plant as many trees and
plants as possible.