Do your bit for the globe...

My post is nothing different from what the entire world is screaming about: Global Warming!!! You must have by now read countless articles and tv programs about this phenomenon which is threatening to sink islands, drain rivers/lakes and even sink cities in decades to come...and organizations like greenpeace are urging everyone to take a note and do your bit. I guess by now everyone is cautious and alarmed (hopefully) about the depth of the issue. You would have heard these bodies saying reduce your carbon footprint and stuff like that. Well, if you understand all that, good! Happy to have you on board. In case you don't, here are few tips that can help you in doing your bit for the Globe, and also save some bucks:

• If you are not using an electronic or electrical equipment, turn it off completely i.e. switch off the master plug point itself. For eg: in your TV, when you switch it off using your remote, technically, you have put it on standby. In fact you'll notice a Red LED/small bulb glowing in its front panel. Though it hardly consumes any power, and generates very less heat, it does contribute to the Global warming phenomenon. I read somewhere that if every American household followed this tip alone, they can permanently shut down 3 power stations!!! So go figure, and remember to switch off any equipment that's not in use. Including stabilizers for air conditioners.
• Check all water leaks at home and workplace (if you own it). Check for leaking taps, health faucets, etc. Not only do you conserve water, I have read it's also a good way to curtail negative energy (Tarot/spiritual stuff). And above all, ensure if Rainwater harvesting is done at your place properly
  
• Use your vehicle judiciously, so that fuel is consumed in a frugal manner and thus contributing to fuel conservation too. Drive within 40-50 kmph, keep your windows rolled up, switch off your engines if you're stationary for 60 seconds or more, keep optimal air pressure etc.

You can also measure your carbon footprint by visiting this link: http://www.safeclimate.net/calculator/

That's pretty much it. Will keep updating this post for more easy tips for doing your bit for the globe.