My bit for the world…

Today is the World Environment Day so I thought I should write a bit about that… I try to do my bit to protect the environment -

• I have CFL lamps at home
• I switch off lights / appliances if not in use (even in office)
• I switch off my monitor (and others around me) when I’m away from my desk
• I try to close running /dripping taps – wherever I find them
• For short distances, I prefer walking
• I use mass transportation system (bus) to most places – though its partly also due to the fact that I don’t much enjoy driving bumper to bumper on the small streets
• I try to use less paper – I’ve stopped most of my paper bills and have opted for Online bills (most banks now give paper bills when asked for and e-bills regularly)
• I use the printer less often
• I keep complaining about wastage of paper (to the point of sale) if the paper bills in stores are bigger than required (yeah I’ve been thought of being a fanatic I’m sure)
• I carry a jute bag for lunch
• I try and refuse using plastic bags as far as I can
• My vehicles are PUC certified!
• Try to make people around me aware of our duty towards the environment
  

I am guilty of -

• Not planting /nurturing trees
• Sometimes (unwillingly) wasting food
• Using plastic bags (when I forget to carry one of my own)
• Travelling by air (international – once a year at least: that’s my job though – cant avoid)
• Don’t always buy local
• And more… though I’d try and change this!