On World Environment Day United Nations (UN) has listed a report with tips to save household power consumption for people all around the world to help cut down greenhouse gas emissions.
On World Environment Day United Nations (UN) has listed a report with tips to save household power consumption for people all around the world to help cut down greenhouse gas emissions.
According to the report, better insulation at home, less use of the car and even giving up an electric toothbrush can help people in rich nations halve emissions of greenhouse gases."Adopting a climate-friendly lifestyle needn't require drastic changes or major sacrifices,"' according to the 202-page c book entitled Kick the CO2 Habit: The UN Guide to Climate Neutrality.
It outlines ways for people to combat greenhouse gas emissions, global warming with measures such as packing lighter suitcases when flying or going jogging in a park rather than on an electric treadmill.
Some of the tips mentioned in the UN report include:
By using a wind-up alarm clock rather than an electric one, 48 grams of CO2 (Carbon dioxide) can be saved a day.
Drying clothes on a washing line rather than in a tumble dryer can save about 2.3 kg CO2 each load.
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By using a non-electric toothbrush will help to save 48 grams of CO2 a day.
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By taking a train rather than a car for a daily commute of 8km will save 1.7kg CO2 a day.
Also, the average household could cut two tonnes of CO2 annually with more efficient insulation, heating and lighting.
Reducing winter heating by cutting the temperature by a couple of degrees saves six per cent in energy bills.
According to Achim Steiner, head of UNEP, "Multiplied across the world and acted upon by 6.7 billion people, the public have the power to change the future, have the power to personally and collectively influence economies to 'Kick the CO2 Habit'."
Source-ANI
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