UN Guide to Climate neutrality outlines ways for people to combat global warming.
Pack lighter suitcases - it says that the world savings would be 2 millions tonnes a year if every airline passengers cut the weight of baggage to below 20 kg and bought duty free goods on arrival.
Go jogging in a park rather than on a electric treadmil.
Use windup alarm clock rather than an electric one. - saves 48 grams of co2 a day.
Dry clothes on washing lanes rather than in a tumble dryer.- 2.3 kg of CO2 per load.
Use an non-electric tooth brush. - saves 48 grams a day.
Heat bread rolls in a toaster rather than an oven.- save 170 grams of CO2 each time.
Take a train rather than a car for a daily commute of 8Km- saves 1.7 Kg CO2 a day.
Reduce winter heating: Cutting the temperature by couple of degree saves 6% in energy bills.
Avoid " Carbon binges "- A return flight accross the atlantic is equivalent to running a car for any year by each passenger.
These tips needed to be followed strictly by every individual.
Source: TOI , 06-06-08
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