10 simple tips to reduce your carbon footprint in the UAE

February 4 points of the National Environment Day, which coincides with the "Day without cars" in the United Arab Emirates. Hand, the title two days reflect our consumer business and therefore should not be afraid to get involved and try to make a difference.

Habits can tend to make us change lazy, but these changes should not be significantly large to make a difference for the environment.

Here is the list of some of the daily or weekly activities that can be redeemed for a more environmentally friendly approach.

1 - Wash your clothes in cold wash and large lots rather small. This allows you to save energy.

2 - Use to fill a reusable bottle your water consumption on plastic store.

3 - Take your own reusable bags for shopping and do not collect fruit / vegetables in separate plastic bags as a way to promote sustainable development.

4 - It is more expensive to recycle plastic as performed in the United Arab Emirates. Therefore, not all types can be recycled plastic and used again. A plastic that can be recycled are plastic bottles. You can find a company that actually provides and reuse of water and plastic bottles for free rework.

5 - Instead of new clothes to buy, why not consider a "clothes swap" with friends, whether they are of similar size. This is also to do a good thing, especially with clothing for children because they are still growing or growth.

6 - Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth clean, you will be surprised how much water you save.

7 - Turn off lights during the day and at night at home. This will not only help to save energy, but also save money for smaller power bills.

8 - Turn on Wi-Fi when not in use, or assigned a time only with a Wi-Fi network set This will help .. to reduce unnecessary energy production,

adapted hiking, biking, roller toward your goal, if possible, or use public transport - 9th This will cut down on the road and reduce pollution in the environment, the number of vehicles.

10 - Take time to plan your shopping list. Buy only what you really need this week to reduce waste.

crystal@khaleejtimes.com

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