The companies who provide the utilities (water, electrical, etc.) to my home usually include suggestions to use their service more effectively. Effective use generally also means less impact on the environment. Here is a random collection of suggestions from my utility companies:
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Reusing items is a good way to practice sustainability. Sometimes reuse might involve using the item again for the same purpose, and sometimes it might involve repurposing it. Although some resources may be required to clean or paint an item for reuse, in general fewer resources are used when an item is repurposed or reused. Reuse also reduces the number of items going to the landfill. Before you buy a new item, think about whether you have an item that can be reused or upcycled for that purpose. Reuse almost always has less of an impact on the environment than recycling. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
The United Nations COP26 summit in Scotland has brought together leaders and delegates from around the world to discuss climate change and how to reduce carbon and methane emissions. While it is important for governments to facilitate large-scale changes to reduce emissions, it is also important for individuals to reduce their personal impact on the environment. Little changes, if implemented by a large number of individuals, do add up. I found a very good overview article by the BBC explaining changes that individuals can consider. Very few of us will make all of the suggested changes, but we can pick a few (or a few additional) things that we can do now and make more changes later.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-58171814 |
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