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ECO 10 things to do

Do you want to do something to stop global warming?

Here are 10 simple things you can do and how much carbon dioxide (CO2) and money you.ll save doing them.

Change a light
Replacing one regular light bulb with a compact fluorescent light bulb can save 130kg of CO2 and $50 a year.
IKEA: $5-$8 depending on size

Drive less
Walk, cycle or carpool more often.
If you take the public transport, you can save 4,200kg of CO2 and $2,500 a year.

Recycle More
You can save 1090 kg of carbon dioxide PA by recycling your household waste

Use less hot water
Wash your clothes in cold or warm water & dry them under the sun.
You can save 450kg of CO2 and $150 a year.

Avoid products with a lot of packaging
You can save 545 kg of carbon dioxide if you cut down your garbage by 10%
Reject plastic and paper bags; use a reusable fabric bag, take it with you when you shop;
Buy at Cold Storage, Carrefour, NTUC from $1-$5

Adjust your thermostat
Setting your air-conditioner at 25°C can save 900kg of carbon dioxide &
$300 a year without compromising on cooling comfort.
Buying an A/C? Make sure it has an energy label; http://www.nccc.gov.sg/energylabel/aircon.asp

Use an electric fan
You can save 1,400kg of CO2 & $500 a year by using electric fan instead of A/C.

Plant a tree anywhere.
A single tree will absorb 1 ton of carbon dioxide over its life time
Go to any nursery or upper Thomson Rd or http://www.plant-a-tree-today.org

Turn off your electronic devices, Switch off at the main power
Lights, appliances and electronic equipment, when they are not in use.
You can save 250kg of CO2 and $100 a year.
Tell a friend
Tell a friend to see the movie .An Inconvenient truth.

Courtesy of:
The Campaign 4 An Inconvenient Truth (Singapore)
environmental challenge organisation (Singapore)