Sunday, March 29, 2009

Extending Earth Hour

Turning off our lights for Earth Hour last night is obviously not enough in the fight against climate change.

In further support of the fight against climate change, below are links to green living tips from the pages of WWF (World Wildlife Fund) – the driving force behind Earth Hour – and Greenpeace – another compelling environment protector.

Reduce your environmental footprint

Take action at home
You can help to switch off global warming and start today - by using clean energy and cutting down on wasted energy.

10 good ideas for a start:
1. Switch to renewable energy …
2. Buy energy efficient appliances …
3. Fluorescent lamps are cheaper in the long run …
4. Avoid stand-by and turn off lights …
5. Wash economically …
6. About your fridge …
7. Getting around and on your way to work and school …
8. About your car …
9. Reduce your air travel …
10. Enjoy the sun! :-)
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Join the energy revolution - Greenpeace

Three things you can do to make every day Earth Day:

1. Try a green spring clean…
2. Cut out bottled water …
3. Reduce (or give up) meat. Reduce (or give up) driving …
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Greenpeace's top three ways to green your work life - Part I
1. Say goodbye to bottled water …
2. Go waste-free …
3. Get there green …
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Greenpeace's top three ways to green your work life - Part II

1. Get ancient forests out of your paper ...
2. Green your office equipment ...
3. Eat and drink responsibly ...
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Greenpeace's top tips for a greener bedroom
1. Choose reclaimed wood ...
2. Avoid wall-to-wall carpeting, which can suck up dust and toxins ...
3. Choose compact fluorescent light bulbs ...
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Greenpeace's top three tips for a green bathroom
1. Limit toxics ...
2. Save water ...
3. Choose ancient forest friendly tissue products ...
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Greenpeace's two tips for a green kitchen
1. Cut down greenhouse gas emissions …
2. Cut down toxics …
Avoid these three plastics …
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