Save Planet Earth

10 simple ways to contribute to saving the planet:

In recent years the future of the planet and the effects of environmental destruction is an issue that is in the news daily.

Emissions of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, the use of conventional fuels and the irrational destruction of the natural environment are among the main causes of pollution.

Ordinary people can help save energy and money by changing some simple daily activities, such as hybrid cars powered by electricity ...

Let's look at 10 simple ways to help protect the environment:

1. Regularly check your car to work well: the pressure in the tires, air filter, do not let it empty the fuel tank to fill. All this saves energy and money and helps protect the environment.

2. Search for renewable energy in your area, such as photovoltaics and wind turbines. Find out the costs and capabilities of such systems.

3. Replace ordinary bulbs with fluorescent bulbs economy. Cost more expensive but have longer life and consume about 80% less energy. By replacing three frequently used bulbs with economic reduces the production of carbon dioxide by 150 kg per year!

4. Replace the conventional water heaters with solar. The cost of a solar ipsilotero will very quickly due to depreciation of Greek endless sunshine!

5. Participate in recycling programs: Recycling materials such as glass, metal and plastic energy-saving about 80% compared to the products of unused materials.

6. Prefer devices that consume less energy. Replace old appliances with more modern and more energy. Save money and protect the environment.

7. Consider buying a hybrid car with electricity. Contribute to reducing carbon dioxide emissions. The power consumption to travel 100 km is only 1 €!

8. Insulate well doors and windows of your home. In this way, consume less energy for heating in winter and cool in summer.

9. Disconnect the plugs do not use devices such as chargers, televisions, toasters, etc. You'll save money and cut down on unnecessary waste of energy.

10. Check the laws on environmental protection and energy saving. Parotreinete and others around you to participate actively in the effort!