5 things you could do this year in your role to save Mother Earth

1. SAY NO TO PLASTIC OR PAPER BAGS.
        One way to start is to follow the government's initiative by using reusable bags when we go out to shop. Some of you might wonder where will you get the plastic bags to line your garbage bin then. Well, the idea here is to reduce the number of plastic bags that clog our river. Some people might think that the solution is to change from plastic to paper but the ugly truth is, paper bags causes as much harm to Mother Nature as plastic bags.

2. E-BILLING
        Another way to go green is to switch your monthly bills to e-billing. Even if you print the bills out, it reduces the carbon footprint and paper usage. Another advantages to e-billing is that we can practically pay our bills anywhere as long as we able to access the internet and make full use of our e-banking accounts.

3. COLLECT RAIN WATER
         For those of us who still want to find ways to save as much water as we possibly can, on top of the suggestions given above, try collecting rain water to water your plants or clean your yard with. An ordinary pail will do the trick but you might want to consider a barrel if you want to collect as much rain water as you can.

4. WALK
        Instead of driving to the sundry shop a few blocks away, try walking instead. Walking is  a mild foam of exercise that does not cause major impact on your knees nor your heart.

5. CARPOOL
       Instead of driving to work everyday,consider taking public transport. If your work place is not accessible by public transport, you might want to consider car pooling. Taking the public transport reduces the amount of exhaust emitted as well as decreases traffic jam. Carpooling also enables you to save money on petrol and maintenance as well.


BY: Nageswarie, Rajeswary, Kuganesh, Anita Raj