Transcript Green way of Living

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No doubt we were born with smile
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Because we could afford to live
colorful life
We have limited resources here
We have limited options left
But to go for GREEN.
Going green has a lot of benefits :
to achieve a better, sustainable and healthier way of life.
can uphold the efforts of restoring the splendour of Mother Earth
Tip #1: Unplug
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Taking a few minutes to turn off electrical devices won't just
help you save the planet, it can also help you save a few bucks
off your electric bill each month. At home, go ahead and turn off
the lights when leaving a room (chances are there, walls and floor
won't mind the dark)! Take an extra few seconds to shut down
your computer and printer instead of letting them idle, andannoying as it sounds-make morning a routine of
unplugging TVs, fans and stereos before leaving for work.
Like any routine, you'll get used to doing it in no time flat.
Tip #2: Use Less Water
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Did you know that in the average home, the water heater is
second only to the heating system in energy usage? Here's how
to use less. Go ahead and turn the water heater down to
minimum that you are ok with .
Wash full loads of laundry in cool water. If you've just got to
use hot, rinse in cold. In the bathroom, skip the waterwasting steam bath and opt for the quick shower.
Install low flow showerheads and faucet aerators, and turn
the water off when you're shaving or brushing.
Have to let it run to heat up? Catch it and water the plants
later. In the kitchen, remember that you don't need to scald
every plate and pot to get them clean, and don't forget to
turn the water off when you're scrubbing!
Thinking about the long haul? Try setting up a solar
powered water heating system
Tip #3: Switch to Compact Fluorescent
Light Bulbs
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Don't even try to front: You've been avoiding
fluorescent bulbs because you fear flashbacks to the
industrial pallor and buzzing tubes of your grade
school. But fluorescent bulbs have come a long way.
Not to mention the benefit to the planet: how
much less pollution you generate by simply
replacing your feverish incandescent bulbs with
chill fluorescent ones, but they all add up to a
huge benefit for the earth.
This is what we create around our
cities
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Tip #4: Choose Products With Less
Packaging
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With so many similar products crowding store aisles, try
choosing one that sports less packaging. (You'll find that
companies that give careful thought to packaging waste are
probably considerate of, say, pesticide-free agriculture or humane
working conditions, too.)
Don't have time to comparison-shop? Simply buying
product refills can assuage your conscience, and save a
few cents.
Think similarly for restaurants: that pile of plates, napkins,
plastic utensils and condiments could easily be spared by
making your takeout eat-in.
Tip #5: Buy Organic and Local Foods
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Did you know that the blueberries you ate on your breakfast cereal
might have travelled thousands of miles to get to your bowl? Buying
locally grown produce, whether it's from a greenmarket, a farm stand,
or a conscientious supermarket, can conserve fuel, reduce
pollution, and support your local economy ... not to mention,
produce grown nearby doesn't require preservatives and waxing to
keep it fresh. Likewise, spending the extra money on organic
produce will not only keep you from potentially ingesting toxic
pesticides, but it's good for the environment. Support organic
farmers, and you'll be helping to protect water from pollutants,
cut down on soil erosion, and conserve the energy and expense it
takes to produce synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Plus, there's
no doubt about it-organic and locally grown produce just tastes
better.
Tip #6: Drive Less
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Tune up your cars :improve the efficiency
Drive less ? ? ? ?
May be possible.
Tip #7: Plant a Tree
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No gardening project offers quite such instant gratification as planting
your own tree. You get exercise, immediate visual stimulation, and
some serious self-satisfaction. Your tree will convert nasty pollutants to
pure oxygen and offer a welcome to wildlife -- and tree roots can help
stay erosion. Trees absorb carbon dioxide, helping to reduce global
warming. Depending on what kind of tree you choose, and where
you plant it, the shade can gradually help to cool your home as
well as offer a perfect spot for contemplation, meditation or
recreation. Trees are charming planted for a child as a living
growth chart, or in memory of a loved one.
You can also donate money to have trees planted all over the
world, at brown spaces or devastated places where they are most
needed.
REMENBER WE OWE A LOT TO TREES
Tip #8: Spread the Word
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Want to shake some sense into people? Use the web as your
own personal bullhorn to make the world a greener place.
Inform your inner circle about good causes or upcoming
legislation via e-mail. You can also direct friends to Live the
Change to familiarize themselves with personal impact
calculators, simple tips, activism options, and blogs of
others in the community who are trying to make the planet
a little greener.
If you have a blog or website, start posting information
about the issues that matter to you. Awareness is the key
to a sustainable planet, and the web gives you a powerful
way to be part of the solution.
The Three
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R’s Of Green Living
1. Reduce
2. Reuse
3. Recycle
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1. Reduce
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Start it off by assessing all your stuffs especially the old ones. Get rid of stuffs
which cant be of any use at all or those that would only encourage additional
home cleaning dilemmas such as dust, rust and the like. Give them away to
charity if such things include old cloths or furniture. Make your house as
spacious as ever. A space-efficient abode makes a green lifestyle.
Keep away or thrash out any chemically-enhanced products you have. As
much as possible, reduce your use or dependency to any products containing
harsh ingredients such as chemicals or toxins. Go natural such as choosing
natural cleaning products instead. You can find loads of natural ingredients
such as vinegar, baking soda, etc.; that you can utilize as substitute for those
harmful ones.
Opt in for biodegradable rust removal products that would facilitate a safe and
unique rust removal. This way, you can reduce harmful waste and would no
longer have a hard time dealing with right waste disposal.
2. Reuse
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Be keen in scrutinizing things that might still be functional. Segregate
first those stuffs which you still can use and those that you think can
no longer serve you well. Think creatively as you may be able to use
some stuffs in the future. Just make sure you have a good storage
place for those things that you still want to keep.
For example, old cd cases and unused floppy disks - cracked or not,
may serve well as a home décor. You can make a chandelier out of
those cd cases or a notepad using the floppy disks as the hard cover.
An old or damaged soccer ball can actually make up a stylish bag if
reversed and dealt with creatively. Barks of trees or fallen branches in
your backyard can be of use as benches or tables.
3. Recycle
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A lot of green products nowadays are made from
recycled materials. From cloth, wood to glasses and
so many more, you can actually recycle a lot of
things. One material can be converted and use as a
different material for a more functional and ecofriendly stuff. Try recycling your old clothes, bottles,
empty containers especially the plastic ones and
more importantly, old newspapers and other stuffs
like those. Keep a home as uncluttered as possible
so you will have a greener way of living.
Recycle More
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Savvy shopping and a little creativity can keep your trash pile from
mounting. Judge products by their recycled packaging, such as
bottles, cans, paper wrappings, and cereal boxes. Choose stationery
and other supplies made from recyclable materials that are better the
second time around. Take your used car batteries, antifreeze, and
motor oil back to participating mechanics. Return plastic bags to
the grocery store. Give old cell phones and cars to your favorite
charity. Compost your leftovers and keep your lawn well fed by
letting grass-mown clippings lie.
Think outside that empty cardboard box: It's a fairytale fort for a
five-year-old. Finally, hang an old flat tire to a tree and make a
swing for green-minded folks of all ages.
Ways to Green Your Wedding Day
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Invitations
Wedding Favors
Catering
Clothes
Honeymoons
1. Invitations
The invitation is your first impression to all of
your guests, so if you’re going for a green
wedding, why not ask them in an eco-friendly
way. There are plenty of alternative paper
options, from recycled content to hemp card,
or forgo the physical cards completely and
use e-invitations..
2. Wedding Favors
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Wedding favors represent what your guests
take home to remember the event by, so they
are also a great way to plant a green
message in memory of your day. Two
popular ideas are to give out seedling trees
as wedding favors, or even add seeds
themselves to the name/place cards.
3. Catering
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This may be one of the most visible ways to make
your wedding green- everyone talks about the food
at a wedding. Making simple choices like using
biodegradable utensils, cups and plates if you’re
holding your reception outside, and carefully
choosing organic and local food for the cuisine can
go a long way when you’re feeding a hundred or
more people.
4. Clothes
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This one will take a little more work, planning
and money, but dressing the wedding party
in eco-friendly clothing is a great way to
make a statement that sticks.
How about an idea of ORGANIC DRESS?
5. Honeymoons
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Once the wedding is over it’s time for the
honeymoon. Eco-tourism industry that will
get you somewhere away from the crowd
and friendly to the Earth so you can
celebrate the green way.
Local areas instead of the foreign lands.
( Advantage: you can keep remembering it daily )
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Suggested Readings
The Lazy Girl's Guide to Green Living
Includes:*The actions you can take - how to reduce,
reuse, and recycle* How to work out your carbon
footprint* Using natural beauty products* How to
make your living space greener* What are you
eating?*Travel in an eco-friendly way* How to think
about the world and its resources in a different way.
Crammed full of quick, easy and simple tips, The
Lazy Girl's Guide to Green Living is ideal for any lazy
girl willing to turn a bit green in order to save the
planet
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Odour free, pathogen free
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God favors the green of living
Its always been the case of fight between good
and the evil through out the human
civilization.
Whenever you want to do something good ,
some evil force will think otherwise.
For example: Our STP experience.
Green living is for ALL
To get benefit & To participate
If all don't participate, the entire effort of green
business becomes futile.
So, awareness and responsibility is to be
spread to make a better place to live in.
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