Arzel Ariosa who often goes by the nickname Arencis is no stranger to the blogging scene and a frequent guest blogger around the web. Having read some of her previous work, there was no way we could refuse her the opportunity.

Little things matter when it comes to caring for the environment. Help reduce greenhouse gases and other harmful impacts through following ten simple steps.

1. Conserve water. This may sound like an old record, but conserving water can be a big impact to the environment. There are already countries experiencing fresh water shortages due to global climate change. Brush your teeth with the faucet turned off. Check for leaks in your toilet so you don’t waste gallons of precious water. Try drinking tap water instead of bottled water so as to reduce waste.

2. Reduce your trips on the road. Greenhouse gas emissions can be substantially reduced by limiting your trips for even just one day per week. Combine your errands. This will save you both gas and time.

3. Use your legs. Walk or ride a bike to school, office or just anywhere you can. It not only reduces greenhouse gas emissions, it can be also a good way to burn calories and improve your health.
4. Recycle. Put empty soda cans, plastic bottles and other recyclable items to reduce pollution. These can be transported to recycling facilities to become useful again. Try recycling things in your home. You may even find it enjoyable.

5. Compost. Reduce waste going to landfills. Practice throwing rotten dishes and other biodegradable items in your compost pit. It does not only contribute to the reduction of pollution, it can also be good fertilizer.

6. Switch your standard light bulbs to Compact Flourescent Light bulbs (CFLs). They not only last 10 times longer, CFLs use only 2/3 of the energy used in the standard bulb.

7. Make your home energy efficient by cleaning your air filters regularly so your system doesn’t work overtime. Get a programmable thermostat so that when you are not home, your system does not waste energy.

8. Under-inflated tires can increase tire wear and greenhouse gas emissions by decreasing fuel saving by three percent. Check your tires regularly. You can find the correct tire pressure for your car listed either on the door to the glove compartment or on the driver’s side door pillar.

9. Tune your car. Follow the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule, keep it well-tuned and use the correct grade of motor oil. A well-maintained car can be fuel efficient, safe and less harmful to the environment.

10. Turning off lights and appliances when not in use can also positively impact the environment.

Care for your environment now and reap benefits in the future. Save Earth.

Author: Arzel Ariosa

Do you have any tips on how to save the environment? Perhaps there are a few little changes you’ve made in your own life that – if more people got involved – could really make a big difference. Why not leave a comment and share them here?

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