Here are 10 simple things you could do to help the environment and reduce your carbon footprint. Could you do any of these?
- Turn off the lights when you leave a room.
- Shut down computers when not in use.
- Turn your television off when not using it.
- Unplug chargers when not in use.
- Take shorter showers. Heating water uses energy and showers use a lot less water than a bath.
- Walk short distances or ride your bike instead of asking for a ride in a car.
- Close the blinds on a hot day if the sun is shining in. Dress lightly instead of turning up the air conditioning or use a fan to stay cool.
- Dress warmly inside your house when it’s cold, instead of turning up the heat.
- Recycle. Better still, choose products with less packaging. Reduce, reuse, and recycle!
- Plant a tree.
Why don't you teach some of these to your parents. Can they become more environmentally friendly?