Helping to protect the Earth's resources is also in your hand. Some of the daily actions to save the world that you can do are the following:
Recycle
It is considered that each Spanish generates half a ton of waste per year but only 20% is recycled. We tend to be clear about where to dispose of paper, glass or batteries, but there are certain waste that is thrown mixed or badly and cannot be recycled. To be able to recycle it is important that you learn to separate well, in this way you will contribute to better recycling the most harmful waste for the environment.
Re-use
Reuse is a step prior to recycling. Before throwing things away, it is necessary to think if we can reuse them. For example, with some plastic bottles, you can build your own urban garden.
Take your shopping bags
To give you an idea of what plastic can harm the environment, you should know that it takes about 700 years to decompose. For this reason, it is essential that you learn to avoid the consumption of plastics, such as plastic bags. When you go shopping, take bags made of another material (paper or fabric, for example). Also, it is important that you do not buy products packaged in single-use plastics.
Donate what you don't use
We all have clothes, books or toys at home that are no longer used. Donating them is a good way to help other people and give these items a second chance without throwing them away.
Sustainable water and energy
Saving energy and water are essential to create a healthier environment. As for the light, turn off the lights that you do not use, bet on the use of renewable energy (solar energy, for example), use low-consumption light bulbs or do not leave electrical appliances plugged in. With regard to water, it is a resource that we must take great care of, so avoid bathing or leaving the tap running while you brush your teeth, for example.
Use a bicycle or means of public transport
Environmental pollution is another of the great problems of our planet. Saving the world requires that we take care of our health and do everything we can to avoid air pollution. For this you can go to work by bicycle or use public transport. You will help reduce pollution, you will help prevent climate change and you will also take care of your body.
Buy efficient appliances
In the event that you have to buy household appliances for your home (washing machine, dryer, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher etc.) it is important that you not only look at the price, but also at the energy efficiency. An efficient appliance will save you energy.
Moderate heating and air conditioning temperatures
Your home should not have a very low temperature in summer or very high in winter, it is essential that it be comfortable but that energy is not wasted. For example, in summer you can maintain a temperature between 23 and 26 degrees and in winter between 20 and 24 degrees.
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