Question

5 simple methods/projects to conserve the environment that you can do at home.

Answer 1

1 Turn off the appliwhen you are not using them.Up to 30% of power used by TV is used while they are turned off, so buy power strips and just flip the switch on the power strip, because they use far less energy while turned off. 2 Use windows to regulate the temperature.

• Keep windows and doors closed properly to avoid the loss of heat in winter.
• Open the windows in summer. The cross breeze will often keep you cool and flushes out stale air (indoor air is often more highly polluted than the air outside). Importantly, the use of fresh air to cycle through your home saves the cost of running an air conditioner.

3 Install ceiling fans instead of air conditioning units to keep rooms comfortable in warm weather. 4 Install low-flush toilets in your home.These use 1.6 gallons (6.1L) per flush, instead of 3.5 gallons (13.2L), cutting water consumption by more than half. 5 Plant trees.Trees absorb carbon dioxide and provide shade. Also, it reduces the soil and air temperature. They provide homes for wildlife and some trees can provide you with a bountiful harvest.