Simple Steps

Earth, the planet which humankind resides in is gradually succumbing to mass pollution. This continuous cycle of pollution has a significant impact on the Earth and its environment. Such effects include; rising water levels, natural resource depletion and extinction of nature, and extremely dangerous storms. If this cycle isn’t abruptly interrupted the future of the big blue marble may be bleak. However to secure the future well-being of the world’s atmosphere some action can be taken:

1.      When not using any computers or laptops then completely turn them off. This helps save energy.

2.      Paying bills online rather than physically running the errand. Choosing this alternative can be cheaper and help limit the amount of trees being chopped.

3.      Rather than purchasing anything paper-related; book, newspapers, magazines, etc. see if there are any downloadable versions first. This limits the use of paper products and in return conserves the trees.

4.       Reduce the amount of carbon dioxide emission from driving constantly and try to plan most errands together on one go.

5.      When printing, remember (if possible) to try to print on both sides of the paper. And doing so causes paper to be used efficiently.

6.      Reusable bags are a favourable substitute to disposable plastic bags, which induce environmental damage (because they aren’t biodegradable.)

7.      Switching off the lights in a room if there isn’t anyone in the room and in the day time when there’s natural light available.

8.      If an appliance or chargers aren’t being used, unplug them. Applying such a method daily decreases the amount of electricity used.

9.      Plant a tree. When planting a tree it does nothing but help the environment, including the air and land quality.

10.  Just by replacing one light bulb with a fluorescent bulb can reduce air pollution comparable to eliminating one car off the road.

Water Pollution with Trash Disposal of Waste at the Garbage Beach (Photo credit: epSos.de)

Granted, these simple are just simple steps, but if followed by the globe this would become a magnificent step. This step would further diminish the effects of pollution, and in return the world can anticipate for a grander and healthier environment for present and future generations to come.