What's Your Carbon Footprint?

(Cut out this checklist and see if you are doing your part to save Mother Earth.

I do not throw waste into bodies of water like rivers and lakes.
I plant indigenous plants such as narra, antipolo, etc.
My baby (if I had one) uses cloth diapers, instead of disposable diapers.
I recycle and reuse non biodegradable wastes.
I join Earth Hour. I switch off my lights.
I switched from incandescent bulbs to compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs).
I do not litter.
I use reusable grocery and shopping bags.
I go up or down one floor using the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator.
I ride mass transit systems like the MRT, LRT, buses and jeepneys.
I buy organic products like organic food, soap and detergents.
I turn off the air conditioner one hour before the end of office hours.
I use a glass while brushing. I don’t let the water run when brushing my teeth.
I compost my biodegradable wastes.
I turn off my lights and unplug my appliances when not in use.
I turn my car engine off instead of idling.
I do not burn my wastes.
I take my used car batteries and empty ink cartridges to accredited recyclers.
I do not buy dynamited fish and endangered animals like turtles, manta rays, wild birds, etc.
I conserve water by using pail and dipper when bathing.
I don’t overcharge my cellphones.
I fix leaky faucets and check them regularly.
I minimize the use of disposable cutleries and plates during parties.
I recycle used water from washing clothes. I use this to flush the toilet and to clean the floors.
I do not ride smoke belching vehicles and report them to LTO at tel no. 09217411111.
I make rags out of old towels and t-shirts.
I collect rainwater and use it to wash clothes, flush the toilets and water houseplants and the garden.
I drive carefully. I avoid rapid acceleration since this can burn as much as 50% more fuel.
I reuse scrap papers. I use clean paper for external communications only.
I ride a bike or walk when going short distances.

If your scored
0-10 Needs for effort, but the skies are clear on the horizon.
11-20 Almost there, just needs a few more daily Green habits.
21-30 Congratulations. You have done your part to help save Mother Earth.

Things To Do to Help Save Mother Earth

Conserve electricity. Unplug all electrical appliances from outlets after use.
Use compact fluorescent bulbs for they have longer life and consume less
electricity.

Observe proper trash disposal.

Walk or ride a bicycle. Bike will lessen he air pollution.

Patronize mass transport vehicles. If you have a car share a ride to others.

Follow the 3Rs Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Buy items that are made of reused or recycled materials which in turn, will allow us to have less garbage to dispose.

Practice garbage segregation. Sort your trash into biodegradable and non biodegradable.

Save water. When taking a bath use a dipper instead of using a shower to save water.

Substitute plastic bags with cloth bags.

Support organic farming. Organic farming limits the use of pesticides and other harmful materials in plant produce.

Improve the green thumb. Try planting small plants and flowers for your garden. All plants contribute to the cleaning of the air from toxins.