We always wonder how much energy can be safe just by switch off unnecessary light. There are few simple steps to help protect the earth. We can start by lessening our carbon footprint the measure of the amount of carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases caused by human activity.
Switch it off
But if you can't switch things off line like your computer, put it into sleep mode to reduce energy use by 60 percent. If you turn off your mobiles or PDAs at night, you'll need to charge them less. Unplug charges after use; most continue to charge even when they're not attached to your device.
Power Down
Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) save over two-thirds more energy than a regular bulb. Get your air conditioners serviced regularly; if you're getting a new one, look for an energy efficient model. This also applies to appliances like refrigerators and washing machines. Get the size you need - bigger isn't always better.
Think Before You Print
Decide whether you need a hard copy or can manage without it. For emails, print what you need to save electricity and paper. How often has a whole chain of emails been printed, spanning many pages, when you only need the information on the first page? If your office has a duplex printer which prints on both sides, use the function. It not only halves paper use, but reduces energy consumption by up to 25 percent.
Combine Your Trips
Before driving down for the carton of milk, think about how you can make that trip more efficient. Perhaps you can save it for later and combine it with another; or if it's somewhere close, grab your bicycle or walk instead. Planning a new car? Consider a hybrid, which combines a fueled engine with an electric motor.
Recycle
When we shopping for our dry or wet food bring our own carrier bag to reduce the amount of plastic bag been dispose at home. I'm always shopping at shop or supermarket that really concern about environment by using biodegradable plastics and encourage customer to use our own shopping bag by charge on every plastic bag been used by us. Educate and train our generation on how important to recycle their plastic bottle, a can of soda and newspaper.
So, by considering this few tips we can help to keep our world green and long lasting for our future generation.
译文:
做一个绿色女王吧！
我们总想知道只关闭不必要的灯光可以节省多少能源。 举手之劳我们就可以为保护地球做出一份贡献。从减少自己的碳足迹开始，测量二氧化碳和由于人类活动而引起的温室气体的含量。
关机
如果你不关闭电源，比如你的电脑，那么请设置为睡眠模式，这样可以减少60%的能耗。如果晚上关闭你的手机或掌上电脑，那么可以充电的次数也随之减少。用后请拔掉电源插头；然而多数人会继续充电，甚至当他们不在使用设备。
关闭电源
荧光灯比普通的灯泡能够节省超过三分之二的电源。空调需要定期的维修；如果你正考虑买台新空调，那么请选择一台具有省电模式的。这也应用于许多电器设备，比如冰箱和洗衣机。请根据需要购买合适的尺寸——不一定越大越好。
打印前请想一想
决定是否需要打印版本或者无需打印也可以处理事情。只打印需要的电子邮件不仅节电而且省纸。 你是不是经常打印一连串的电子邮件，扫描许多页面。然而你只是需要第一页上的信息？ 如果你的办公室有一台可以打印正反两面的双面打印机，那么就要使用这项功能。这不仅可以节省一半的纸张，而且减少25%的能耗。
合并出门的次数
在你驾车出门为了买箱牛奶前，想想如何让这次出门变得更有效率吧。也许你可以下次再买，也可以在买其他东西的时候一起买； 或者如果是去一个很近的地方，那么抓上你的自行车或者步行出门吧。计划购置一辆新车吗？考虑买一辆电油混合动力车吧。
循环利用
当我们购买猫粮或狗罐头的时候，可以随手带上一个自己的厚纸袋，这样可以减少闲置在家的塑料袋的数量。我总是去那些关注环保的商店或超市，他们使用可降解的塑料袋并且鼓励消费者使用自己的购物袋。如果使用超市提供的塑料袋，那么每个塑料袋都是收费的。教育并培养我们的下一代，让他们了解到回收塑料瓶、苏打水罐头和报纸是多么重要。
考虑一下这些小建议，我们都可以保护这个绿色星球并让它永远流传，直到我们的后人。