SAVE OUR EARTH

Save Our Mother Earth




Imagine asking the dustman to cart off 480 double-decker buses jam packed with stinking, rotten rubbish. Sadly, that is the problem our environment faces every day. Twenty four thousand tonnes of waste is dumped daily and that includes a staggering 15 million plastic bags, enough to fill 25 buses. Some of the waste like sewage, finds its way into the harbour, polluting the waters and killing marine life. But the damage doesn't end there. Rotting waste releases harmful gases into the air which threaten everyone's health. Something has to be done. Everyone has a part to play, including you. The following "green tips" shows how you can save the environment and save money at the same time. Try your best to follow the advice listed below and encourage your friends and family to do the same. If everyone plays their part, we can all join together to save the environment and look forward to a happier, healthier and cleaner future.
Green Tips to Save the Earth


CUT YOUR ELECTRICITY BILLS AND SAVE EARTH

1. Make sure you turn off all lights and electrical appliances like air-conditioners and heaters when you are not using them.

2. Replace, where appropriate, electrical appliances with Grade 1 or Grade 2 Energy Labels, They are cheaper in the long run.

3. Use automatic timers to control appliances to avoid wasting energy.

LIGHTING

1. Use the minimum number of lights. Turn off lighting if it is not needed.
2. Use sunlight as far as possible.
3. Use energy-saving bulbs which are cooler, like halogen bulbs, fluorescent tubes and energy efficient compact fluorescent (CF) bulbs rather than the conventional incandescent bulbs. The CF bulbs give off a warm, bright light but use 75% less energy and last up to ten times longer than the conventional incandescent bulbs.
4. Keep bulbs and fittings clean for maximum brightness and reflectiveness.
5. Use low-wattage bulbs in areas where bright light is not necessary.
6. Turn off lighting if it is not needed. Affix "Save Energy" stickers near the switch as a reminder. 7. Replace conventional electromagnetic ballasts of fluorescent lamps with electronic ballasts.
8.Use dimmers where possible (except for fluorescent lamps).
9. Use non-opaque, light-coloured lamp shades.
10. Choose a light coloured, high-reflectivity decoration scheme for your main living areas.

COMPUTERS

1. Set PCs to hibernation mode or standby mode where applicable.
2. Turn off the master switch of printers connected to PCs when not in use.
3. Turn off the monitor when you leave your office, even for a short meeting. "Screen saver" does not save much energy (less than 10%).