Relevant Links
What is Climate Change?
https://www.savethechildren.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/born-into-the-climate-crisis.pdf
https://www.epa.gov/climate-indicators/weather-climate
Tile 1: Save Energy at Home
How can an individual be instrumental in bringing the change?
- Switch off those extra lights, when not in use
Source: https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/when-turn-your-lights - Use energy-efficient electric appliances
Source: https://www.energysage.com/energy-efficiency/101/ways-to-save-energy/ - Save Water
Source: https://green.harvard.edu/tools-resources/green-tip/4-ways-measure-5-minute-shower - Use Solar-powered devices
Source: https://mnre.gov.in/solar/current-status/ - Unplug unused appliances
Source: https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/articles/3-easy-tips-reduce-your-standby-power-loads
Tile 2: Plant more trees
How can you plant more trees this year?
- Protect existing trees
Source: https://www.eea.europa.eu/articles/forests-health-and-climate-change/key-facts/trees-help-tackle-climate-change - Just go out & plant a tree
Source: https://www.cantonohio.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2570/TREES-OF-STRENGTH---Benefits-of-Trees-NCSU
Tile 3: Sustainable and Green commute
How can you incorporate clean fuel into your everyday life?
- Walk or cycle whenever possible
Source: https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2021-02-02-get-your-bike-active-transport-makes-significant-impact-carbon-emissions - Choose public transport, or opt for a carpool
Source: https://www.apta.com/wp-content/uploads/Resources/resources/reportsandpublications/Documents/greenhouse_brochure.pdf - Invest in an electric vehicle, if possible
Source: https://e-amrit.niti.gov.in/benefits-of-electric-vehicles
Tile 4: Use Eco-friendly products
Simple ways to switch to eco-friendly ways
- Use natural eco-friendly cleaning products
Source: https://www.epa.gov/greenerproducts/identifying-greener-cleaning-products - Avoid single-use plastic
Source: https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/whopping-91-percent-plastic-isnt-recycled
Tile 5: Recycle more
How can you recycle more?
- Reduce plastic usage
Source:https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/programs/population_and_sustainability/sus tainability/plastic_bag_facts.html - Clean, empty & dry recyclable containers
Source: https://ecology.wa.gov/Blog/Posts/June-2019/Recycle-Right-How-empty-is-empty-enough-How-clean - Buy recycled products
Source: https://www.colorado.edu/ecenter/2021/03/18/recycling-and-climate-change
Tile 6: Reduce Food Wastage
Steps to reduce food wastage
- Shop Smartly and store food properly
Source: https://www.worldwildlife.org/magazine/issues/fall-2018/articles/preventing-food-waste - Set up a compost
Source: https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/how-composting-can-reduce-our-impact-planet#:~:text=More%20broadly%2C%20by%20reducing%20food,increasingly%20put%20pressure%20on%20biodiversity