The planet is changing. You can be more or less consistent with this fact, but it is certainly something that cannot be doubted. The rains are more intense, the heat is much more stifling and the atmosphere is more stuffy. It may seem like an elevator conversation, but it is really important to be aware of the reality that surrounds us. There is a deep pollution of the environment.
Fortunately, in addition to the new protection measures imposed by institutions, there is a social awareness that aims to guarantee the health of a land that has been suffering from pollution for years.
What can I do to help take care of the environment?
There are, on a personal level, many changes in behaviour that can help our battered planet enormously. Small gestures that have great repercussions such as:
Reducing the use of plastic
Authorities have been saying for years that plastic's days are numbered, as it is one of the products that contribute most to environmental pollution. To make a small change that will go a long way, you can stop using straws for your drinks, bring your own bags to the supermarket (preferably made of cloth) and buy glass bottles, which also do not harm the taste of your drink and are better for reusing.
Recycling
We all know what it means: separating waste so that the materials it is made of can be reused in industry to manufacture new products.
Although it may seem like something very obvious, we provide you with the following tips to do it correctly. This way, you will carry out your part of the recycling process with less difficulty:
- Buy products taking into account their packaging (the smallest possible, or of course, recyclable).
- Do not mix organic waste with containers.
- Place each waste in the container that corresponds to it: the yellow one will be for light packaging: plastic, cartons and cans. The blue one is for paper and cardboard and the green one for everything that involves being made with glass. We have one container left, which in the most current ones will be brown, but it can vary depending on the municipality. The latter will be used for organic waste, any type of food, but be careful not to mix it with the waste mentioned above.
- Do not dispose of electrical materials and household appliances in containers for organic waste. In all cities there are so-called clean points that collect everything from batteries to printers, televisions, refrigerators, oils or more industrial waste, which may come from your car, for example. Check your city council's website for their location, what materials they accept and the delivery limits to which you are entitled for being registered and being able to access this service. Regarding household oils, there are increasingly more special containers in markets and shopping centres.
- Plastic bags are very controversial, if we do not dispose of them properly they can easily end up in the sea. Try to reuse them whenever possible, but you should know that when you want to throw them away they go in the yellow container.
- Finally, if you have a house, you can consider using a compost bin to reduce organic waste, and at the same time, get fertilizer for your garden. In this article we tell you everything you need to know to make your own compost .
Reusing packaging
Recycling containers to protect the environment
Raise your hand if you don't have a reused glass from a cocoa cream at home. Everyone, right?
Why not use other containers in the same way? There are plenty of ideas online that you can put into practice. From those that tell you how to use them to keep your kitchen tidy, to those that teach you how to make decorative lamps with a jam jar. Make the most of them!
The use of public transport
We save money, fight against environmental pollution and create extra time to do some of the online courses that we have been wanting to do for so long and that have no time or space limitations.
Taking advantage of natural light
Another topic that is important to highlight is that, many times, we have the light on, generating electricity consumption, when the simple gesture of opening the blinds would serve to fill the room with light.
The use of renewable energy
Renewable energy
These are all those that obtain energy from natural sources such as: wind energy (from either onshore or offshore wind farms), geothermal, hydroelectric, tidal energy, wave energy, the use of biomass and biofuels and solar energy . Their use serves to reduce the environmental impact. We must all set ourselves the goal of reducing the use of fossil fuels, which are responsible for most of the planet's environmental pollution and the global warming effect that is changing the climate.
Consumption of organic products
Practicing ecology to take care of the environment
No pollutants are consumed in the production of these products, so giving latestdatabase them an outlet will help the growth of this environmentally friendly market.
Saving water and energy
Don't leave your appliances plugged in if they are not necessary and turn off the tap when you are not using water. This way of reducing environmental pollution is easy, right?
As you can see, these are very basic changes in your daily life that will barely alter your daily routine, and yet they make a huge difference for the environment.
But since we're sure you already knew about these measures, we've set out to find at least three new tips so you can become the greatest care expert on the planet. Take note:
One of the most common ways to take care of the environment, and at the same time save, is to take advantage of the digital medium. So, as a first step, we suggest that you carry out the invoicing electronically. As the SERES Study states , in this way you reduce environmental pollution. If you do not know how to do it, you can take the electronic invoicing course to learn the process professionally. This resource is important because it means great savings and being responsible with nature. In addition, from April 18, 2019, it will be mandatory for European public procurement procedures.