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Learn 8 basic things that you can start with to adopt a more eco friendly lifestyle. Best part is, it ain't that tough!
Want to live a more environmental friendly life but don’t know how? Well, all you need to do is follow eight simple steps.
The steps have been detailed by the Environmental News Network, which states that following these really will let you do your bit for the environment.
Below are listed eight easy ways to be eco-friendly around the house:
1. Clean Out Your Storage
Take out the items that are not in use anymore and organize them in different groups. Then decide what to do with them accordingly.
2. Recycle Smarter
After grouping what you want to discard, think of how and where to recycle these products or donate them for reuse. A way to recycle smart is to buy items made from recycled content and with limited packaging.
3. Use Energy More Wisely
 Use Compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs), which use 20 percent of the energy of incandescent bulb and also last 10 times longer. Another good way to save energy is by keeping your thermostat at reasonable temperatures in both the winter and the summer. Keep a check on your energy bill to monitor the trends every month and ask your energy company about renewable alternatives.
4. Use Less Water
Saving water is important because it is a limited resource, either by taking short showers or putting a bottle in your toilet tank. You can also reuse water around the house, such as using cooking water for plants, which may provide nutrients to the plant.
5. Start Composting
Composting is a great way to reduce your waste and help your garden at the same time. Most food scraps and biodegrade material like cardboard, which may produce nutrient-rich fertilizer, can be easily used.
6. Invest in Energy-Efficient Appliances
Try and start replacing older appliances in your home with more energy-efficient ones. This may reduce energy output and save money on electricity bill. One can even opt for a hybrid-car, which may prove to be an eco-friendly investment.
7. Start a Green Group
Activities like carpooling can be arranged by talking with friends about the importance of conserving. Develop programs and activities in your neighbourhood for others to get involved. Join EcoKnights in their effort to promote a healthier and eco friendly lifestyle.
8. Plant a Tree
 The original carbon offset. Planting a tree can not only reduces the amount of carbon dioxide in the air, but can also provide shade for your home. This may even help in reducing energy costs and will provide fruits that you won’t have to buy at the store. Today, tree planting is only a click away. Just log on to Wild Asia’s website at www.wildasia.net to pledge a tree online.
(adapted from Thai Indian News, www.thaindian.com)
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