How To Be Environmentally Friendly

[elmo sez]

Shop for the Environment

Avoid over packaged products.
Buy products in recyclable packaging and buy products made from recycled materials. Look out for the EU
Eco-Label which is the guarantee that a product has a reduced
impact on the environment.
Buy local, reduce environmental damage in transporting goods

Grow your own were possible, there are many vegetables out there that you can grow for your self that require very little attention do it outside with all organic materials. Compost soil is good for gardening if you're making a plant bed. Be sure to always keep the soil moist if you are in a dry or hot climate. Organic is the easiest way to garden. Start off with plants that are easy to grow in your area for simplicity.

1. Carrot. Plant seeds several times throughout the growing season, early spring into fall for a continuous harvest. Soil should be loose and deep. Varieties: ‘Nantes,’ ‘Chantenay,’ ‘Touchon,’ ‘Short n’ Sweet’.

2. Cucumber. Wait until warm weather to plant seeds. Varieties: ‘Sweet Success,’ ‘Fanfare,’ ‘Lemon’.

3. Green Beans. Plant seeds after frost danger. Bush types are easier to manage, but pole types are more productive in an equal space (because they’re taller!). Varieties: ‘Blue Lake,’ ‘Contender,’, ‘Kentucky Wonder’.

4. Lettuce.Plant seeds as soon as soil can be worked -- hot weather ruins the plants. Varieties: ‘Black Seeded Simpson,’ ‘Buttercrunch,’ ‘Deer Tongue,’ ‘Nevada’.

5. Onion. Timing the planting of seeds or the miniature onion bulbs called sets can be tricky.

6. Peas. Sow seeds early in spring as soon as you can work the soil. Varieties: ‘Alderman,’ ‘Sugar Snap,’ ‘Oregon Trail,’ ‘Super Sugar Mel’.

7. Radish. Sow seeds during the short, cool days of spring and fall. During these times, radishes are perhaps the easiest and fastest vegetable to grow. Varieties: ‘Cherry Belle’, ‘White Icicle,’ ‘Scarlet Globe’.

8. Summer Squash. Sow seeds after weather warms up. Grow bush types to save space. Varieties: ‘Sunburst,’ ‘Yellow Crookneck,’ ‘Scallopini’.

9. Sweet Pepper. Plant seedlings in warm weather along with tomatoes. Varieties: ‘Bell Boy,’ ‘California Wonder,’ ‘Sweet Banana,’ ‘Gypsy’.

10. Tomato. Set out seedlings after the air and soil have warmed up. Tomatoes come in countless varieties; among the best: ‘Celebrity,’ ‘Big Rainbow,’ ‘Brandywine,’ and ‘Enchantment’.

If youve got the room why not keep a couple of chickens for eggs too. Apparently theyre pretty low maintanence and have a high egg yeild, one a day nearly.

Heres the info if your interested....

Backyard Chickens (http://www.stretcher.com/stories/03/03sep29g.cfm)

If your gonna eat eggs why not give the chicken a free range life, instead of gettin factory eggs ? Plus they produce great natural fertiliser for your garden.

Get into recycling

Most homes are located within reach of a bottle or can bank. Separate your bottles, cans and other recyclable items such as clothes and get into recycling.

Say No to Plastic Bags

Plastic bags are the most visible item of litter on our streets and in the countryside. When you buy a newspaper or a bar of choclate, tell the shop assistant you don't need a bag. Buy some reusable bags for the supermarket shopping.

Compost your Waste

Composting is an easy way to dispose of your kitchen waste and old newspapers to improve your garden.

If you mow your lawn, go bagless and mulch the grass. It's good for your lawn, helps the landfill stay small, and deters weeds, which means less weed killer and chemicals

Don't Litter and Don't Tolerate Those that Do

Most of us claim it's our number one environmental problem, yet half of us admit to doing it.

Don't leave apple seeds laying around, burn them or something if your not going to plant them. They'll kill any bird that eats them.

Pick up litter you see, don't just stand around and passively watch it

Water is Life

The water we use in our homes is a valuable commodity. It has to go through a very expensive treatment process before we get it. Did you know that showers use less then half the water that baths do ? Or that a dripping tap loses hundreds of litres of water a year ? And instead of hosing your garden, why not use rainwater collected in a barrel ?

SAVING WATER TIPS

1. Keep a jug of water in the fridge.
Instead of letting the tap run for cold water, fill a jug of water and keep it in the fridge.

2. Use a basin to rinse/clean your fruit and vegetables.
Instead of letting the tap run, use a basin to rinse/clean your fruit and vegetables. Why not use the leftover water to give your pot plants a drink?

3. Use a bucket of water not a hose.
A running hose will use about 9 litres of water per minute. The car will be just as clean using a bucket of water. When cleaning your windows or washing your car, use a bucket and sponge instead of a hose. The same goes for your garden flowers, try using a watering can instead.

4. Lawns don't need to be hosed.
Use good mulch on your flowerbeds to reduce watering.

5. Fix leaking taps as soon as you hear them.
Remember to check that your home is leak free and fix those dripping taps. Phone and report water leakage from burst pipes to your local authority.

6. Use your Washing Machine and Dishwasher only when they are full.
A typical Washing Machine on full cycle uses up to 45 litres of water. A dishwasher uses 20 litres. Try to use only your appliances when you have a full load. You'll save money and conserve water.

7. Don't leave the tap running while brushing your teeth.
A running tap will dispense up to 6 litres of water a minute. Don't leave it running while shaving or washing your hands.

8. In the Shower.
Reduce the time you spend in the shower. A power shower will use over 125 litres in less than five minutes (a bath takes 80 litres of water).

9. Know how to turn off your water supply.
This could save thousands of litres of water and damage to your home in the event of a pipe burst.

10. Hot Drinks.
Fill the kettle with enough for your needs, not to the brim. It saves energy too.

Dispose of Waste Liquids Correctly

Avoid pouring these liquids down drains by making use of any special facilities in your area. Always carefully read the instructions on the packaging and
dispose of safely. By doing this you will keep our rivers, lakes and seas clean.

Don't put waste in storm drains, most of them go directly to the ocean


Do Short Journeys in Short Time

It takes ten minutes to walk a distance of one kilometre. It takes even less to cycle it. So ask yourself, do you really need to use the car for short journeys ? Especially when you remember that car emissions pollute the air and damage the environment.

Use public transport rather than your own vehicle if you need to make a long journey. 40 people on a bus going the same way is better than 40 people in 40 cars going the same way.

Turn Down and Switch Off

Try not to overheat your home. Every one degree you turn down saves you 10% on your heating bill.Dress for the weather! If it's cold, wear layers and keep the central heating down to a minimum!

Switch off lights when you leave the room and turn the TV off at the plug. A TV in stand-by mode can use as much as half the electricity as when it is turned on, so
UNPLUG electronics when not using them. They still use power when plugged in,Saving energy saves the environment.

Sign up for "clean energy". Some power companies allow this.

Set up a windmill/solar panel and save some electricity

Batteries
Use Rechargable batteries whenever you can, this way you don't have to throw away batteries constantly and harm the environment with their chemicals.

Flashlights
Use the crank or shake flash lights, not the battery powered ones. These work just as well and don't require you 1.) To waste paper on 10 hours of light and 2.) Not use batteries that harm the environment

Note: There are also many another eletronics that are crank powered like radios, lamps, and the like, most shops that sell camping gear will have all this.


Become label conscious

Choose energy labels A or B when buying a new washer, dryer, freezer or dishwasher. You will save energy and money.

Don't forget to plant as much as you can, any where you can...
the general rule is the greener it is the more oxygen it will produce.
We NEED fresh air !!!

GET UP GET OUT GET ACTIVE

Join or donate to environmental protection organizations (Greenpeace, WWF, etc.)

Instead of getting Birthday or Christmas etc presents why not ask people to donate the money to environmental protection organisations? Especially if you know your not going to use or want what you get!

Why not print off this list and stick it up at home, then every week pick something that you can do on a one off on the list, and try to accomplish it by the end of the week. Also try and pick a good habbit that you will try and pick up by the end of the month. If you pick one a month and concentrate on that good habbit, You should be doin it with out thinking at the end of the month. :D

Last thing , try tell others about the list - if they dont care for the environment tell them itll save them money , cause it definatly will !

[elmo sez]

Shop for the Environment

Avoid over packaged products.
Buy products in recyclable packaging and buy products made from recycled materials. Look out for the EU
Eco-Label which is the guarantee that a product has a reduced
impact on the environment.
Buy local, reduce environmental damage in transporting goods

Grow your own were possible, there are many vegetables out there that you can grow for your self that require very little attention do it outside with all organic materials. Compost soil is good for gardening if you're making a plant bed. Be sure to always keep the soil moist if you are in a dry or hot climate. Organic is the easiest way to garden. Start off with plants that are easy to grow in your area for simplicity.

1. Carrot. Plant seeds several times throughout the growing season, early spring into fall for a continuous harvest. Soil should be loose and deep. Varieties: ‘Nantes,’ ‘Chantenay,’ ‘Touchon,’ ‘Short n’ Sweet’.

2. Cucumber. Wait until warm weather to plant seeds. Varieties: ‘Sweet Success,’ ‘Fanfare,’ ‘Lemon’.

3. Green Beans. Plant seeds after frost danger. Bush types are easier to manage, but pole types are more productive in an equal space (because they’re taller!). Varieties: ‘Blue Lake,’ ‘Contender,’, ‘Kentucky Wonder’.

4. Lettuce.Plant seeds as soon as soil can be worked -- hot weather ruins the plants. Varieties: ‘Black Seeded Simpson,’ ‘Buttercrunch,’ ‘Deer Tongue,’ ‘Nevada’.

5. Onion. Timing the planting of seeds or the miniature onion bulbs called sets can be tricky.

6. Peas. Sow seeds early in spring as soon as you can work the soil. Varieties: ‘Alderman,’ ‘Sugar Snap,’ ‘Oregon Trail,’ ‘Super Sugar Mel’.

7. Radish. Sow seeds during the short, cool days of spring and fall. During these times, radishes are perhaps the easiest and fastest vegetable to grow. Varieties: ‘Cherry Belle’, ‘White Icicle,’ ‘Scarlet Globe’.

8. Summer Squash. Sow seeds after weather warms up. Grow bush types to save space. Varieties: ‘Sunburst,’ ‘Yellow Crookneck,’ ‘Scallopini’.

9. Sweet Pepper. Plant seedlings in warm weather along with tomatoes. Varieties: ‘Bell Boy,’ ‘California Wonder,’ ‘Sweet Banana,’ ‘Gypsy’.

10. Tomato. Set out seedlings after the air and soil have warmed up. Tomatoes come in countless varieties; among the best: ‘Celebrity,’ ‘Big Rainbow,’ ‘Brandywine,’ and ‘Enchantment’.

If youve got the room why not keep a couple of chickens for eggs too. Apparently theyre pretty low maintanence and have a high egg yeild, one a day nearly.

Heres the info if your interested....

Backyard Chickens (http://www.stretcher.com/stories/03/03sep29g.cfm)

If your gonna eat eggs why not give the chicken a free range life, instead of gettin factory eggs ? Plus they produce great natural fertiliser for your garden.

Get into recycling

Most homes are located within reach of a bottle or can bank. Separate your bottles, cans and other recyclable items such as clothes and get into recycling.

Say No to Plastic Bags

Plastic bags are the most visible item of litter on our streets and in the countryside. When you buy a newspaper or a bar of choclate, tell the shop assistant you don't need a bag. Buy some reusable bags for the supermarket shopping.

Compost your Waste

Composting is an easy way to dispose of your kitchen waste and old newspapers to improve your garden.

If you mow your lawn, go bagless and mulch the grass. It's good for your lawn, helps the landfill stay small, and deters weeds, which means less weed killer and chemicals

Don't Litter and Don't Tolerate Those that Do

Most of us claim it's our number one environmental problem, yet half of us admit to doing it.

Don't leave apple seeds laying around, burn them or something if your not going to plant them. They'll kill any bird that eats them.

Pick up litter you see, don't just stand around and passively watch it

Water is Life

The water we use in our homes is a valuable commodity. It has to go through a very expensive treatment process before we get it. Did you know that showers use less then half the water that baths do ? Or that a dripping tap loses hundreds of litres of water a year ? And instead of hosing your garden, why not use rainwater collected in a barrel ?

SAVING WATER TIPS

1. Keep a jug of water in the fridge.
Instead of letting the tap run for cold water, fill a jug of water and keep it in the fridge.

2. Use a basin to rinse/clean your fruit and vegetables.
Instead of letting the tap run, use a basin to rinse/clean your fruit and vegetables. Why not use the leftover water to give your pot plants a drink?

3. Use a bucket of water not a hose.
A running hose will use about 9 litres of water per minute. The car will be just as clean using a bucket of water. When cleaning your windows or washing your car, use a bucket and sponge instead of a hose. The same goes for your garden flowers, try using a watering can instead.

4. Lawns don't need to be hosed.
Use good mulch on your flowerbeds to reduce watering.

5. Fix leaking taps as soon as you hear them.
Remember to check that your home is leak free and fix those dripping taps. Phone and report water leakage from burst pipes to your local authority.

6. Use your Washing Machine and Dishwasher only when they are full.
A typical Washing Machine on full cycle uses up to 45 litres of water. A dishwasher uses 20 litres. Try to use only your appliances when you have a full load. You'll save money and conserve water.

7. Don't leave the tap running while brushing your teeth.
A running tap will dispense up to 6 litres of water a minute. Don't leave it running while shaving or washing your hands.

8. In the Shower.
Reduce the time you spend in the shower. A power shower will use over 125 litres in less than five minutes (a bath takes 80 litres of water).

9. Know how to turn off your water supply.
This could save thousands of litres of water and damage to your home in the event of a pipe burst.

10. Hot Drinks.
Fill the kettle with enough for your needs, not to the brim. It saves energy too.

Dispose of Waste Liquids Correctly

Avoid pouring these liquids down drains by making use of any special facilities in your area. Always carefully read the instructions on the packaging and
dispose of safely. By doing this you will keep our rivers, lakes and seas clean.

Don't put waste in storm drains, most of them go directly to the ocean


Do Short Journeys in Short Time

It takes ten minutes to walk a distance of one kilometre. It takes even less to cycle it. So ask yourself, do you really need to use the car for short journeys ? Especially when you remember that car emissions pollute the air and damage the environment.

Use public transport rather than your own vehicle if you need to make a long journey. 40 people on a bus going the same way is better than 40 people in 40 cars going the same way.

Turn Down and Switch Off

Try not to overheat your home. Every one degree you turn down saves you 10% on your heating bill.Dress for the weather! If it's cold, wear layers and keep the central heating down to a minimum!

Switch off lights when you leave the room and turn the TV off at the plug. A TV in stand-by mode can use as much as half the electricity as when it is turned on, so
UNPLUG electronics when not using them. They still use power when plugged in,Saving energy saves the environment.

Sign up for "clean energy". Some power companies allow this.

Set up a windmill/solar panel and save some electricity

Batteries
Use Rechargable batteries whenever you can, this way you don't have to throw away batteries constantly and harm the environment with their chemicals.

Flashlights
Use the crank or shake flash lights, not the battery powered ones. These work just as well and don't require you 1.) To waste paper on 10 hours of light and 2.) Not use batteries that harm the environment

Note: There are also many another eletronics that are crank powered like radios, lamps, and the like, most shops that sell camping gear will have all this.


Become label conscious

Choose energy labels A or B when buying a new washer, dryer, freezer or dishwasher. You will save energy and money.

Don't forget to plant as much as you can, any where you can...
the general rule is the greener it is the more oxygen it will produce.
We NEED fresh air !!!

GET UP GET OUT GET ACTIVE

Join or donate to environmental protection organizations (Greenpeace, WWF, etc.)

Instead of getting Birthday or Christmas etc presents why not ask people to donate the money to environmental protection organisations? Especially if you know your not going to use or want what you get!

Why not print off this list and stick it up at home, then every week pick something that you can do on a one off on the list, and try to accomplish it by the end of the week. Also try and pick a good habbit that you will try and pick up by the end of the month. If you pick one a month and concentrate on that good habbit, You should be doin it with out thinking at the end of the month. :D

Last thing , try tell others about the list - if they dont care for the environment tell them itll save them money , cause it definatly will !

[elmo sez]

Shop for the Environment

Avoid over packaged products.
Buy products in recyclable packaging and buy products made from recycled materials. Look out for the EU
Eco-Label which is the guarantee that a product has a reduced
impact on the environment.
Buy local, reduce environmental damage in transporting goods

Grow your own were possible, there are many vegetables out there that you can grow for your self that require very little attention do it outside with all organic materials. Compost soil is good for gardening if you're making a plant bed. Be sure to always keep the soil moist if you are in a dry or hot climate. Organic is the easiest way to garden. Start off with plants that are easy to grow in your area for simplicity.

1. Carrot. Plant seeds several times throughout the growing season, early spring into fall for a continuous harvest. Soil should be loose and deep. Varieties: ‘Nantes,’ ‘Chantenay,’ ‘Touchon,’ ‘Short n’ Sweet’.

2. Cucumber. Wait until warm weather to plant seeds. Varieties: ‘Sweet Success,’ ‘Fanfare,’ ‘Lemon’.

3. Green Beans. Plant seeds after frost danger. Bush types are easier to manage, but pole types are more productive in an equal space (because they’re taller!). Varieties: ‘Blue Lake,’ ‘Contender,’, ‘Kentucky Wonder’.

4. Lettuce.Plant seeds as soon as soil can be worked -- hot weather ruins the plants. Varieties: ‘Black Seeded Simpson,’ ‘Buttercrunch,’ ‘Deer Tongue,’ ‘Nevada’.

5. Onion. Timing the planting of seeds or the miniature onion bulbs called sets can be tricky.

6. Peas. Sow seeds early in spring as soon as you can work the soil. Varieties: ‘Alderman,’ ‘Sugar Snap,’ ‘Oregon Trail,’ ‘Super Sugar Mel’.

7. Radish. Sow seeds during the short, cool days of spring and fall. During these times, radishes are perhaps the easiest and fastest vegetable to grow. Varieties: ‘Cherry Belle’, ‘White Icicle,’ ‘Scarlet Globe’.

8. Summer Squash. Sow seeds after weather warms up. Grow bush types to save space. Varieties: ‘Sunburst,’ ‘Yellow Crookneck,’ ‘Scallopini’.

9. Sweet Pepper. Plant seedlings in warm weather along with tomatoes. Varieties: ‘Bell Boy,’ ‘California Wonder,’ ‘Sweet Banana,’ ‘Gypsy’.

10. Tomato. Set out seedlings after the air and soil have warmed up. Tomatoes come in countless varieties; among the best: ‘Celebrity,’ ‘Big Rainbow,’ ‘Brandywine,’ and ‘Enchantment’.

If youve got the room why not keep a couple of chickens for eggs too. Apparently theyre pretty low maintanence and have a high egg yeild, one a day nearly.

Heres the info if your interested....

Backyard Chickens (http://www.stretcher.com/stories/03/03sep29g.cfm)

If your gonna eat eggs why not give the chicken a free range life, instead of gettin factory eggs ? Plus they produce great natural fertiliser for your garden.

Get into recycling

Most homes are located within reach of a bottle or can bank. Separate your bottles, cans and other recyclable items such as clothes and get into recycling.

Say No to Plastic Bags

Plastic bags are the most visible item of litter on our streets and in the countryside. When you buy a newspaper or a bar of choclate, tell the shop assistant you don't need a bag. Buy some reusable bags for the supermarket shopping.

Compost your Waste

Composting is an easy way to dispose of your kitchen waste and old newspapers to improve your garden.

If you mow your lawn, go bagless and mulch the grass. It's good for your lawn, helps the landfill stay small, and deters weeds, which means less weed killer and chemicals

Don't Litter and Don't Tolerate Those that Do

Most of us claim it's our number one environmental problem, yet half of us admit to doing it.

Don't leave apple seeds laying around, burn them or something if your not going to plant them. They'll kill any bird that eats them.

Pick up litter you see, don't just stand around and passively watch it

Water is Life

The water we use in our homes is a valuable commodity. It has to go through a very expensive treatment process before we get it. Did you know that showers use less then half the water that baths do ? Or that a dripping tap loses hundreds of litres of water a year ? And instead of hosing your garden, why not use rainwater collected in a barrel ?

SAVING WATER TIPS

1. Keep a jug of water in the fridge.
Instead of letting the tap run for cold water, fill a jug of water and keep it in the fridge.

2. Use a basin to rinse/clean your fruit and vegetables.
Instead of letting the tap run, use a basin to rinse/clean your fruit and vegetables. Why not use the leftover water to give your pot plants a drink?

3. Use a bucket of water not a hose.
A running hose will use about 9 litres of water per minute. The car will be just as clean using a bucket of water. When cleaning your windows or washing your car, use a bucket and sponge instead of a hose. The same goes for your garden flowers, try using a watering can instead.

4. Lawns don't need to be hosed.
Use good mulch on your flowerbeds to reduce watering.

5. Fix leaking taps as soon as you hear them.
Remember to check that your home is leak free and fix those dripping taps. Phone and report water leakage from burst pipes to your local authority.

6. Use your Washing Machine and Dishwasher only when they are full.
A typical Washing Machine on full cycle uses up to 45 litres of water. A dishwasher uses 20 litres. Try to use only your appliances when you have a full load. You'll save money and conserve water.

7. Don't leave the tap running while brushing your teeth.
A running tap will dispense up to 6 litres of water a minute. Don't leave it running while shaving or washing your hands.

8. In the Shower.
Reduce the time you spend in the shower. A power shower will use over 125 litres in less than five minutes (a bath takes 80 litres of water).

9. Know how to turn off your water supply.
This could save thousands of litres of water and damage to your home in the event of a pipe burst.

10. Hot Drinks.
Fill the kettle with enough for your needs, not to the brim. It saves energy too.

Dispose of Waste Liquids Correctly

Avoid pouring these liquids down drains by making use of any special facilities in your area. Always carefully read the instructions on the packaging and
dispose of safely. By doing this you will keep our rivers, lakes and seas clean.

Don't put waste in storm drains, most of them go directly to the ocean


Do Short Journeys in Short Time

It takes ten minutes to walk a distance of one kilometre. It takes even less to cycle it. So ask yourself, do you really need to use the car for short journeys ? Especially when you remember that car emissions pollute the air and damage the environment.

Use public transport rather than your own vehicle if you need to make a long journey. 40 people on a bus going the same way is better than 40 people in 40 cars going the same way.

Turn Down and Switch Off

Try not to overheat your home. Every one degree you turn down saves you 10% on your heating bill.Dress for the weather! If it's cold, wear layers and keep the central heating down to a minimum!

Switch off lights when you leave the room and turn the TV off at the plug. A TV in stand-by mode can use as much as half the electricity as when it is turned on, so
UNPLUG electronics when not using them. They still use power when plugged in,Saving energy saves the environment.

Sign up for "clean energy". Some power companies allow this.

Set up a windmill/solar panel and save some electricity

Batteries
Use Rechargable batteries whenever you can, this way you don't have to throw away batteries constantly and harm the environment with their chemicals.

Flashlights
Use the crank or shake flash lights, not the battery powered ones. These work just as well and don't require you 1.) To waste paper on 10 hours of light and 2.) Not use batteries that harm the environment

Note: There are also many another eletronics that are crank powered like radios, lamps, and the like, most shops that sell camping gear will have all this.


Become label conscious

Choose energy labels A or B when buying a new washer, dryer, freezer or dishwasher. You will save energy and money.

Don't forget to plant as much as you can, any where you can...
the general rule is the greener it is the more oxygen it will produce.
We NEED fresh air !!!

GET UP GET OUT GET ACTIVE

Join or donate to environmental protection organizations (Greenpeace, WWF, etc.)

Instead of getting Birthday or Christmas etc presents why not ask people to donate the money to environmental protection organisations? Especially if you know your not going to use or want what you get!

Why not print off this list and stick it up at home, then every week pick something that you can do on a one off on the list, and try to accomplish it by the end of the week. Also try and pick a good habbit that you will try and pick up by the end of the month. If you pick one a month and concentrate on that good habbit, You should be doin it with out thinking at the end of the month. :D

Last thing , try tell others about the list - if they dont care for the environment tell them itll save them money , cause it definatly will !

[elmo sez]

HAs anyone got anymore suggestions theres loads out there , maybe a Mod could sticky this, Id appriciate it alot merci :)

[elmo sez]

HAs anyone got anymore suggestions theres loads out there , maybe a Mod could sticky this, Id appriciate it alot merci :)

[elmo sez]

HAs anyone got anymore suggestions theres loads out there , maybe a Mod could sticky this, Id appriciate it alot merci :)

[elmo sez]

SAVING WATER TIPS

1. Keep a jug of water in the fridge.
Instead of letting the tap run for cold water, fill a jug of water and keep it in the fridge.

2. Use a basin to rinse/clean your fruit and vegetables.
Instead of letting the tap run, use a basin to rinse/clean your fruit and vegetables. Why not use the leftover water to give your pot plants a drink?

3. Use a bucket of water not a hose.
A running hose will use about 9 litres of water per minute. The car will be just as clean using a bucket of water. When cleaning your windows or washing your car, use a bucket and sponge instead of a hose. The same goes for your garden flowers, try using a watering can instead.

4. Lawns don't need to be hosed.
Use good mulch on your flowerbeds to reduce watering.

5. Fix leaking taps as soon as you hear them.
Remember to check that your home is leak free and fix those dripping taps. Phone and report water leakage from burst pipes to your local authority.

6. Use your Washing Machine and Dishwasher only when they are full.
A typical Washing Machine on full cycle uses up to 45 litres of water. A dishwasher uses 20 litres. Try to use only your appliances when you have a full load. You'll save money and conserve water.

7. Don't leave the tap running while brushing your teeth.
A running tap will dispense up to 6 litres of water a minute. Don't leave it running while shaving or washing your hands.

8. In the Shower.
Reduce the time you spend in the shower. A power shower will use over 125 litres in less than five minutes (a bath takes 80 litres of water).

9. Know how to turn off your water supply.
This could save thousands of litres of water and damage to your home in the event of a pipe burst.

10. Hot Drinks.
Fill the kettle with enough for your needs, not to the brim. It saves energy too.

[elmo sez]

SAVING WATER TIPS

1. Keep a jug of water in the fridge.
Instead of letting the tap run for cold water, fill a jug of water and keep it in the fridge.

2. Use a basin to rinse/clean your fruit and vegetables.
Instead of letting the tap run, use a basin to rinse/clean your fruit and vegetables. Why not use the leftover water to give your pot plants a drink?

3. Use a bucket of water not a hose.
A running hose will use about 9 litres of water per minute. The car will be just as clean using a bucket of water. When cleaning your windows or washing your car, use a bucket and sponge instead of a hose. The same goes for your garden flowers, try using a watering can instead.

4. Lawns don't need to be hosed.
Use good mulch on your flowerbeds to reduce watering.

5. Fix leaking taps as soon as you hear them.
Remember to check that your home is leak free and fix those dripping taps. Phone and report water leakage from burst pipes to your local authority.

6. Use your Washing Machine and Dishwasher only when they are full.
A typical Washing Machine on full cycle uses up to 45 litres of water. A dishwasher uses 20 litres. Try to use only your appliances when you have a full load. You'll save money and conserve water.

7. Don't leave the tap running while brushing your teeth.
A running tap will dispense up to 6 litres of water a minute. Don't leave it running while shaving or washing your hands.

8. In the Shower.
Reduce the time you spend in the shower. A power shower will use over 125 litres in less than five minutes (a bath takes 80 litres of water).

9. Know how to turn off your water supply.
This could save thousands of litres of water and damage to your home in the event of a pipe burst.

10. Hot Drinks.
Fill the kettle with enough for your needs, not to the brim. It saves energy too.

[elmo sez]

SAVING WATER TIPS

1. Keep a jug of water in the fridge.
Instead of letting the tap run for cold water, fill a jug of water and keep it in the fridge.

2. Use a basin to rinse/clean your fruit and vegetables.
Instead of letting the tap run, use a basin to rinse/clean your fruit and vegetables. Why not use the leftover water to give your pot plants a drink?

3. Use a bucket of water not a hose.
A running hose will use about 9 litres of water per minute. The car will be just as clean using a bucket of water. When cleaning your windows or washing your car, use a bucket and sponge instead of a hose. The same goes for your garden flowers, try using a watering can instead.

4. Lawns don't need to be hosed.
Use good mulch on your flowerbeds to reduce watering.

5. Fix leaking taps as soon as you hear them.
Remember to check that your home is leak free and fix those dripping taps. Phone and report water leakage from burst pipes to your local authority.

6. Use your Washing Machine and Dishwasher only when they are full.
A typical Washing Machine on full cycle uses up to 45 litres of water. A dishwasher uses 20 litres. Try to use only your appliances when you have a full load. You'll save money and conserve water.

7. Don't leave the tap running while brushing your teeth.
A running tap will dispense up to 6 litres of water a minute. Don't leave it running while shaving or washing your hands.

8. In the Shower.
Reduce the time you spend in the shower. A power shower will use over 125 litres in less than five minutes (a bath takes 80 litres of water).

9. Know how to turn off your water supply.
This could save thousands of litres of water and damage to your home in the event of a pipe burst.

10. Hot Drinks.
Fill the kettle with enough for your needs, not to the brim. It saves energy too.

[FriedFrog]

Dress for the weather! If it's cold, wear layers and keep the central heating down to a minimum!

Use public transport rather than your own vehicle if you need to make a long journey. 40 people on a bus going the same way is better than 40 people in 40 cars going the same way.

[FriedFrog]

Dress for the weather! If it's cold, wear layers and keep the central heating down to a minimum!

Use public transport rather than your own vehicle if you need to make a long journey. 40 people on a bus going the same way is better than 40 people in 40 cars going the same way.

[FriedFrog]

Dress for the weather! If it's cold, wear layers and keep the central heating down to a minimum!

Use public transport rather than your own vehicle if you need to make a long journey. 40 people on a bus going the same way is better than 40 people in 40 cars going the same way.

[the_last_straw]

1. Use a low-flow shower head
2. Don't use a hot water tank. Use a tankless system
3. Dim light or turn off
4. UNPLUG electronics when not using them. They still use power when plugged in
5. Sign up for "clean energy". Some power companies allow this.
6. Set up a windmill/solar panel and save some electricity
7. Buy local, reduce environmental damage in transporting goods

[the_last_straw]

1. Use a low-flow shower head
2. Don't use a hot water tank. Use a tankless system
3. Dim light or turn off
4. UNPLUG electronics when not using them. They still use power when plugged in
5. Sign up for "clean energy". Some power companies allow this.
6. Set up a windmill/solar panel and save some electricity
7. Buy local, reduce environmental damage in transporting goods

[the_last_straw]

1. Use a low-flow shower head
2. Don't use a hot water tank. Use a tankless system
3. Dim light or turn off
4. UNPLUG electronics when not using them. They still use power when plugged in
5. Sign up for "clean energy". Some power companies allow this.
6. Set up a windmill/solar panel and save some electricity
7. Buy local, reduce environmental damage in transporting goods

[elmo sez]

Grow your own were possible, there are many vegetables out there that you can grow for your self that require very little attention

1. Carrot. Plant seeds several times throughout the growing season, early spring into fall for a continuous harvest. Soil should be loose and deep. Varieties: ‘Nantes,’ ‘Chantenay,’ ‘Touchon,’ ‘Short n’ Sweet’.

2. Cucumber. Wait until warm weather to plant seeds. Varieties: ‘Sweet Success,’ ‘Fanfare,’ ‘Lemon’.

3. Green Beans. Plant seeds after frost danger. Bush types are easier to manage, but pole types are more productive in an equal space (because they’re taller!). Varieties: ‘Blue Lake,’ ‘Contender,’, ‘Kentucky Wonder’.

4. Lettuce.Plant seeds as soon as soil can be worked -- hot weather ruins the plants. Varieties: ‘Black Seeded Simpson,’ ‘Buttercrunch,’ ‘Deer Tongue,’ ‘Nevada’.

5. Onion. Timing the planting of seeds or the miniature onion bulbs called sets can be tricky.

6. Peas. Sow seeds early in spring as soon as you can work the soil. Varieties: ‘Alderman,’ ‘Sugar Snap,’ ‘Oregon Trail,’ ‘Super Sugar Mel’.

7. Radish. Sow seeds during the short, cool days of spring and fall. During these times, radishes are perhaps the easiest and fastest vegetable to grow. Varieties: ‘Cherry Belle’, ‘White Icicle,’ ‘Scarlet Globe’.

8. Summer Squash. Sow seeds after weather warms up. Grow bush types to save space. Varieties: ‘Sunburst,’ ‘Yellow Crookneck,’ ‘Scallopini’.

9. Sweet Pepper. Plant seedlings in warm weather along with tomatoes. Varieties: ‘Bell Boy,’ ‘California Wonder,’ ‘Sweet Banana,’ ‘Gypsy’.

10. Tomato. Set out seedlings after the air and soil have warmed up. Tomatoes come in countless varieties; among the best: ‘Celebrity,’ ‘Big Rainbow,’ ‘Brandywine,’ and ‘Enchantment’.

[elmo sez]

Grow your own were possible, there are many vegetables out there that you can grow for your self that require very little attention

1. Carrot. Plant seeds several times throughout the growing season, early spring into fall for a continuous harvest. Soil should be loose and deep. Varieties: ‘Nantes,’ ‘Chantenay,’ ‘Touchon,’ ‘Short n’ Sweet’.

2. Cucumber. Wait until warm weather to plant seeds. Varieties: ‘Sweet Success,’ ‘Fanfare,’ ‘Lemon’.

3. Green Beans. Plant seeds after frost danger. Bush types are easier to manage, but pole types are more productive in an equal space (because they’re taller!). Varieties: ‘Blue Lake,’ ‘Contender,’, ‘Kentucky Wonder’.

4. Lettuce.Plant seeds as soon as soil can be worked -- hot weather ruins the plants. Varieties: ‘Black Seeded Simpson,’ ‘Buttercrunch,’ ‘Deer Tongue,’ ‘Nevada’.

5. Onion. Timing the planting of seeds or the miniature onion bulbs called sets can be tricky.

6. Peas. Sow seeds early in spring as soon as you can work the soil. Varieties: ‘Alderman,’ ‘Sugar Snap,’ ‘Oregon Trail,’ ‘Super Sugar Mel’.

7. Radish. Sow seeds during the short, cool days of spring and fall. During these times, radishes are perhaps the easiest and fastest vegetable to grow. Varieties: ‘Cherry Belle’, ‘White Icicle,’ ‘Scarlet Globe’.

8. Summer Squash. Sow seeds after weather warms up. Grow bush types to save space. Varieties: ‘Sunburst,’ ‘Yellow Crookneck,’ ‘Scallopini’.

9. Sweet Pepper. Plant seedlings in warm weather along with tomatoes. Varieties: ‘Bell Boy,’ ‘California Wonder,’ ‘Sweet Banana,’ ‘Gypsy’.

10. Tomato. Set out seedlings after the air and soil have warmed up. Tomatoes come in countless varieties; among the best: ‘Celebrity,’ ‘Big Rainbow,’ ‘Brandywine,’ and ‘Enchantment’.

[elmo sez]

Grow your own were possible, there are many vegetables out there that you can grow for your self that require very little attention

1. Carrot. Plant seeds several times throughout the growing season, early spring into fall for a continuous harvest. Soil should be loose and deep. Varieties: ‘Nantes,’ ‘Chantenay,’ ‘Touchon,’ ‘Short n’ Sweet’.

2. Cucumber. Wait until warm weather to plant seeds. Varieties: ‘Sweet Success,’ ‘Fanfare,’ ‘Lemon’.

3. Green Beans. Plant seeds after frost danger. Bush types are easier to manage, but pole types are more productive in an equal space (because they’re taller!). Varieties: ‘Blue Lake,’ ‘Contender,’, ‘Kentucky Wonder’.

4. Lettuce.Plant seeds as soon as soil can be worked -- hot weather ruins the plants. Varieties: ‘Black Seeded Simpson,’ ‘Buttercrunch,’ ‘Deer Tongue,’ ‘Nevada’.

5. Onion. Timing the planting of seeds or the miniature onion bulbs called sets can be tricky.

6. Peas. Sow seeds early in spring as soon as you can work the soil. Varieties: ‘Alderman,’ ‘Sugar Snap,’ ‘Oregon Trail,’ ‘Super Sugar Mel’.

7. Radish. Sow seeds during the short, cool days of spring and fall. During these times, radishes are perhaps the easiest and fastest vegetable to grow. Varieties: ‘Cherry Belle’, ‘White Icicle,’ ‘Scarlet Globe’.

8. Summer Squash. Sow seeds after weather warms up. Grow bush types to save space. Varieties: ‘Sunburst,’ ‘Yellow Crookneck,’ ‘Scallopini’.

9. Sweet Pepper. Plant seedlings in warm weather along with tomatoes. Varieties: ‘Bell Boy,’ ‘California Wonder,’ ‘Sweet Banana,’ ‘Gypsy’.

10. Tomato. Set out seedlings after the air and soil have warmed up. Tomatoes come in countless varieties; among the best: ‘Celebrity,’ ‘Big Rainbow,’ ‘Brandywine,’ and ‘Enchantment’.

[Mariam]

Great tips el.mozez..I was thinking about such stuff the other day.
I try to do best when it comes to recycling especially papers..I keep on telling people about such things about water and electricty but does anyone listen!
Don't forget to plant as much as you can, any where you can...
damn we really need some freash air.. :lol:

[Mariam]

Great tips el.mozez..I was thinking about such stuff the other day.
I try to do best when it comes to recycling especially papers..I keep on telling people about such things about water and electricty but does anyone listen!
Don't forget to plant as much as you can, any where you can...
damn we really need some freash air.. :lol:

[Mariam]

Great tips el.mozez..I was thinking about such stuff the other day.
I try to do best when it comes to recycling especially papers..I keep on telling people about such things about water and electricty but does anyone listen!
Don't forget to plant as much as you can, any where you can...
damn we really need some freash air.. :lol:

[elmo sez]

Thanks , yeah like every little helps , Im thinkin of starting my own vegetable garden this summer , Im just lookin into vegetables that are good to plant during the summer , if i cant find any ill start in the spring.

Theres a big reccycling drive going on here in Ireland( well in and around Dublin) each house gets a special bin on wheels for there recyclables like paper and cans and plastic etc. ANd its collected once a month , theres been a dramatic decrease in the waste going out in our other bin. So hopefully itll start to spread around tthe place :D

Im not sure if this exists or not lol but im sure i heard of it somewhere but does anyone know of a plant the produces a massive amount on oxygen?

:blink:

[elmo sez]

Thanks , yeah like every little helps , Im thinkin of starting my own vegetable garden this summer , Im just lookin into vegetables that are good to plant during the summer , if i cant find any ill start in the spring.

Theres a big reccycling drive going on here in Ireland( well in and around Dublin) each house gets a special bin on wheels for there recyclables like paper and cans and plastic etc. ANd its collected once a month , theres been a dramatic decrease in the waste going out in our other bin. So hopefully itll start to spread around tthe place :D

Im not sure if this exists or not lol but im sure i heard of it somewhere but does anyone know of a plant the produces a massive amount on oxygen?

:blink:

[elmo sez]

Thanks , yeah like every little helps , Im thinkin of starting my own vegetable garden this summer , Im just lookin into vegetables that are good to plant during the summer , if i cant find any ill start in the spring.

Theres a big reccycling drive going on here in Ireland( well in and around Dublin) each house gets a special bin on wheels for there recyclables like paper and cans and plastic etc. ANd its collected once a month , theres been a dramatic decrease in the waste going out in our other bin. So hopefully itll start to spread around tthe place :D

Im not sure if this exists or not lol but im sure i heard of it somewhere but does anyone know of a plant the produces a massive amount on oxygen?

:blink:

[the_last_straw]

I don't know of any specific plant, but the general rule is the greener it is the more oxygen it will produce.

[the_last_straw]

I don't know of any specific plant, but the general rule is the greener it is the more oxygen it will produce.

[the_last_straw]

I don't know of any specific plant, but the general rule is the greener it is the more oxygen it will produce.

[pedro san pedro]

get active.

industry does a lot more damage to the environment than households and individuals

[elmo sez]

I know but still if everyone did a little bit then we'd be alot better off :)

[elmo sez]

If youve got the room why not keep a couple of chickens for eggs too. Apparently theyre pretty low maintanence and have a high egg yeild, one a day nearly.

Heres the info if your interested....

Backyard Chickens (http://www.stretcher.com/stories/03/03sep29g.cfm)

If your gonna eat eggs why not give the chicken a free range life, instead of gettin factory eggs ? Plus they produce great natural fertiliser lol

[Mariam]

If your gonna eat eggs why not give the chicken a free range life, instead of gettin factory eggs ? Plus they produce great natural fertiliser lol

You are right..I used to have some chickens at home and sure it's great.
But now there's not much space...
I'll start growing some stuff this summer...hope it works. ;)

[elmo sez]

Hope it works out for you, im gonna try and start , but im a little short of space :(

[the_last_straw]

I really think this thread should be pinned. Then the first post can be edited to maintain a master list of tips. Good luck on the gardening. My advice to you is to do it outside with all organic materials. Compost soil is good for gardening if you're making a plant bed. Be sure to always keep the soil moist if you are in a dry or hot climate. Organic is the easiest way to garden. Start off with plants that are easy to grow in your area for simplicity.

[elmo sez]

ill work on editing this into soem organised form later.. ill divide it up into sections along the lines of the first one

[elmo sez]

There Ive consolidated all of the info into the first post. If anybodys got anymore tips on anything, post them up and Ill add it in

[the_last_straw]

1. Join or donate to environmental protection organizations (Greenpeace, WWF, etc.)

2. Don't put waste in storm drains, most of them go directly to the ocean

3. Pick up litter you see, don't just stand around and passively watch it

4. If you mow your lawn, go bagless and mulch the grass. It's good for your lawn, helps the landfill stay small, and deters weeds.