BY - Ranya Ramani 9D
The increase in population and fuel usage has taken a toll on the environment.
However, everyone can contribute to reversing the effects of degradation by
making small changes to their lifestyle. Here are 10 small ways to save the
environment.
1. Use your food waste and biodegradable materials to create a compost waste.
Your compost can then be used to fertilize your plants.
2. Shop with eco-bags that are reusable. Refrain from using plastic bags.
3. Instead of driving to work, speak to your work colleague or neighbor and
suggest carpooling. If this is not possible, try using public transport.
4. Get active by riding your bike to work or on short distances.
5. Recycle items like drinking bottles, paper, used oil, old batteries and used
tires.
6. Refrain from pouring wastes like oil and chemicals into your drains that lead
to bodies of water.
7. Always separate your biodegradable and recyclable waste from non-
biodegradable.
8. Producing meat is a strain on the environment. Therefore, reduce or remove
meat from your diet and look at plant based forms of protein.
9. Limit the amount of electricity you use by switching off appliances like air
conditioners, fans and lights when you leave a room. Look at reducing your
heating by a few degrees and wearing warm clothes in doors.
10. Reduce water usage, by having shorter showers and using quick washes on
your washing machine whenever possible.