Tips to “Save My Planet “

Clean or replace air filters on your air conditioning unit at least once a month

Set your refrigerator temperature at 36 to 38 and your freezer at 0 to 5 .

Use compact fluorescent light bulbs to save money and energy

Plant trees to shade your home to cut the cost of electricity bills

Shade outside air conditioning units by trees

Buy items that are less toxic to the environment

Avoid using a dryer for drying clothes, instead sundry it.

Use CFC free products. Chlorofluorocarbons destroy the ozone layer, which protects us from harmful UV rays.

Buy products that you can reuse.

Maintain and repair durable products instead of buying new ones.

Walk or cycle to reduce carbon dioxide pollution in the air.

Paint the exterior and the terrace of your house in white color to reflect light

Use cloth napkins instead of paper ones.

Always remember to shop with a canvas bag instead of using

paper and plastic bags.

Compost your

vegetable scraps.

Old newspapers make great packaging material.

Use reusable plates and utensils instead of disposable ones.

Reuse items like envelopes, folders and paper clips

Use reusable containers to store food instead of aluminum foil.

Reuse items like bags and containers when

possible.

•Pay your bills online to save paper

•Use e-mail instead of paper correspondence

Kausalya Janardanan