WEEK 3 -- 101 IDEAS

            101 WAYS TO SAVE THE EARTH

1. Cut lesser trees
2. Use recycled paper
3. Do not throw rubbish into water e.g. seawater, riverbanks 
4. Reuse plastic bags
5. Factories should reduce exhaustion of gas into the air
6. Plant more trees
7. Decrease deforestation
8. Recycle anything that can be recycled
9. Throw rubbish into its designated recycling bins
10. Take public transport instead of cars
11. Reduce use of chemical supplies 
12. Use glass bottles instead of plastic bottles
13.  Do not buy things that are not needed
14. Use environmental-friendly bags
15. Increase temperature of air conditioner
16. Buy goods you can refill
17. Do not buy things e.g. bags, coats made from animal skin and fur
18. Do not waste food
19. Use water cautiously
20. Reduce use of electronic devices
21. Do not put too much food into refrigerator
22. Turn off all electrical appliances and lights when unused e.g. computer, air conditioner etc.
23. Use natural materials instead of man-made materials e.g. leather
24. Join environmental organizations to help the environment
25. Classify rubbish before throwing e.g bottled products, paper etc.
26. Walk or ride a bike to work or school
27. Use compact fluorescent light bulbs instead of standard bulbs
28. Clean air filters
29.  Dispose toxic waste immediately
30. Identify water polluters
31. Create your own stuff e.g. cleaning products
32. Compost
33. Protect animals
34. Use solar powered outdoor light
35. Install low wattage motion sensor night lights for bathroom
36. Recycle glass
37. Do not preheat ovens
38. Use both sides of a paper
39.  Recycle newspapers
40. Take shorter showers
41. Maintain your own vehicles
42. Use matches instead of lighters
43. Use rechargeable batteries
44. Drive slower
45. Do laundry by hand
46. Donate old clothing/unused paper
47. Turn off sink while brushing teeth
48. Go to the car wash instead of washing your own car
49. Pay bills online
50. Use a dishwasher
51. Go vegetarian
52. Stop littering
53. Stop smoking
54. Inflate tires
55. Don't dump  toxic household products down the storm drain or street gutter.
56.  Buy durable and long-lasting products
57. Use silverware and dishes instead of paper and plastic
58. Use reusable diapers
59. Recycle ink and toner cartridges
60. Use latex paint instead of oil-based paint
61.  Buy organically-grown food
62. Use dimmers and 3-way bulbs when possible
63. Use a tea kettle instead of a pan to boil water
64. Buy appliances with energy efficiency labels
65. Shut refrigerator and freezer doors shut when not needed
66. Keep freezer at least 3/4 full at all times
67. Use a microwave oven to cook vegetables
68. Cover saucepans with lids when cooking
69. Recycle aluminum cans
70. Use biodiesel fuel for a diesel car
71. Purchase natural furniture e.g wool, cotton etc.
72. Recycle electronic gadgets
73. Kill insects naturally instead of using insecticides
74. Don't use higher wattage bulbs than necessary
75. Wear warm clothing and turn down winter heat
76.  Use cold water instead of hot whenever possible
77. Opt for small-oven or stove-top cooking when preparing small meals
78. Run clothes washers full, but don’t overload them
79. Airdry laundry when possible
80. Install water-efficient shower-heads
81. Collect rainwater and graywater for gardening use
82. Limit or eliminate use of "disposable" items
83. Maintain and tune up vehicle regularly for maximum gas mileage
84. Don’t speed; accelerate and slow down gradually
85. Rent or borrow items that you don’t use often
86. Use colored fabrics to avoid need of bleach
87. Use natural fiber clothing, bedding and towels
88. Avoid rainforest products
89. Use postcards instead of letters for short messages
90. Stay informed about the state of the Earth
91. Stop junk mail (opt out for letters)
92. Adjust your thermostat; higher in summer, lower in winter
93. Create an organic vegetable garden
94. Reuse school textbooks
95. Reduce air travel
96. Use e-tickets when traveling
97. Do not burn trash
98. Use an electric car
99. Don't spill oil, paint or cleaning supplies down the drain
100. Use cloth napkins instead of paper napkins 
101. Use Baking Soda to scour sinks, pots and pans or tile surfaces