Save Planet Earth

By Meghna Srivastava

Introduction

• It is well-known fact that we, as a generation are at the threshold of the most humongous threat to our environment. It is imperative that we take as many steps as feasible to reverse this damage. As citizens of the planet. If we don't then who will?

Make use of a button and savelots of Energy!

• There is a cute small round press button at the bottom right corner of almost all monitors: Please make use of this

Stop the printing

• Stop printing out Harry Porter, Jeffrey Archer and other e-books. This is a classic example of paper wastage. Write instead of printing.

Use of spare side of papers

• If you have forgotten to give double-side prints, make sure you make use of it.

Turning of a computer

• Take two minutes from your busy schedule before hurrying back home to shutdown the computer.

Plastic bags

• Plastic bags these days indeed come in bright and flamboyant colors and tempt us to take them home with us. But the saying, "Appearances are deceptive" holds true for these plastic things too. Next time, hold back or go prepared to counter temptation with a cloth bag.

Planting trees and plants

• Roses, Jasmine, Hibiscus and Peas; All these saplings cost hardly between

• $10 - 20 each. Can't we afford to plant these in and around our houses?

• Also, more importantly, caring and maintain them as they grow?

• Try to segregate the different kinds of waste into Bio-Degradable (Fruit or vegetable waste) , Recyclable (waste Paper, paper products) and Electronics (Floppy disks, CD-ROMS ). Once you have segregated your thrash, look for specialized trash cans to throw them away.