10 Simple mantras to save the Earth

1)Turn off the lights and power down your computer when not in use

Save 95 kgs of carbon each year .Light up the future.

2)Replace 5 ordinary light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs(CFLs)

Save 256 kgs of carbon each year.Energize the earth.

3)Travel by foot,bicycle,skates,etc..instead of by car 6.5kms  each week.

Save 191kgs  of carbon each year.Prevent depletion of ozone layer.

4)Remind your parents to check the air pressure in car tyres every month.

Save 28kgs  of carbon each year.Refresh the atmosphere.

5)Remind your parents to turn off the engine when they’re waiting in the car.

Save 299kgs  of carbon each year.Breathe cleaner air.

(Based on 5 minutes of idling a day,5 days/week)

6)Reuse your family’s paper,plastic,aluminium and glass each week.

 Save 493kgs of carbon each year.Recycle life.

7)Bring your own reusable bag to the mall or store.

Save 35kgs of carbon each year.Reduce garbage.

8)Plant 4 trees in your playground or neighbourhood this year.

Save 91kgs of carbon each year.make the planet greener.

(Based on average yearly amount of CO2 absorbed over lifetime of  tree)

9)Choose recycled paper and paper products for rough books at home and for office.

Save 14kgs of carbon each year.Protect  trees.

(Based on 6 reams of 100% recycled printer paper per year)

10)Encourage your parents to do weekly shopping in a single trip.

Save 241kgs of carbon each year.Give more mileage to nature.

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