11 Ways towards Environmental Conservation

Nowadays, we can no longer hide the truth or sugarcoat the dreadful condition of our planet earth. At this time all we can do is to make collaborative efforts towards environmental protection. And it is extremely significant that every mankind, depending on his or her potential must adhere to this environmental advocacy. Below are simple things we can do for Mother Earth:

1. RECYCLE. Find a collecting center wherein you can bring all your recyclables.

2. CONSERVE WATER. It is wise to conserve water particularly this time of El Niño phenomenon which causing major rivers, dams and lakes to dry up.

3. BUY LOCAL FOOD. Support the local market at the same time you don’t have to travel and contribute to daily carbon emissions.

4. START BACKYARD COMPOSTING. It will not only lessen your solid wastes but it will be great for as organic fertilizer for growing your own plants and trees.

5. PLANT A TREE. One major reason of climate change is global deforestation. The solution is reforestation and by planting a tree or trees in your community you can contribute a lot.

6. PROMOTE GREEN ENERGY. Be the first to support green energy projects in your community. For example, support biosphere gasification technology that converts solid wastes into green electricity without harming the environment.

7. USE NATURAL CLEANING PRODUCTS. For your housekeeping, you can use natural cleaning products like vinegar, lemon and baking soda.

8. SAVE ELECTRICITY. Make sure you have turned off all lights and appliances at your home when not in use. If you are buying new appliances, choose the energy saving ones.

9. JOIN GO GREEN COMMUNITIES. Through your participation with go-green communities, you will be able to help create awareness about global warming and saving the environment.

10. GROW YOUR OWN FOOD. Plant your own crops to help in carbon reduction.
You can use recycled plastic containers instead of buying new pots.

11. RIDE A BUS. Instead of driving your own car, try to ride on a public transit. According to American Public Transportation Association, using public transit can save up to 1.4 billion gallon of gas annually, thus reducing a huge amount of carbon dioxide emissions.