Actually we do not require radical changes to help the earth became more friendly. Change some routines that can reduce the “carbon footprint” you. Which will ultimately save you money too. But the most important is we give our children a better place to live.

Here are tips on simple but very useful if we do it on a regular basis. Tips for reducing global warming is already divided into several categories that can facilitate you to remember the carry.

Food and Beverage field

1. Reduce consumption of meat, bervegetarian is the best! Based on the research, to produce 1 kg of meat, the resources spent on the equivalent of 15 kg of wheat. Imagine how we can save the earth from food shortages if we bervegetarian. Livestock is also contributing 18% “carbon footprint” of the world, which is greater than the transportation sector (cars, motorcycles, aircraft, etc.). Not yet added the danger of gas, the additional greenhouse gases produced by other farm aktiitas such as methane that in fact 3 times more dangerous than CO2, and NO gas is 300 times more dangerous than CO2. And certainly many health and spiritual benefits of bervegetarian. You will become more healthy and loving.
2. Eat and cook from fresh ingredients. Avoiding foods that are processed or packaged to reduce wasted energy and transport due process repeated. Fresh food is also healthier for our bodies.
3. Buy local products, local agricultural produce is very cheap and also save energy, especially if we calculate the energy and transportation costs. Organic food is more environmentally friendly, but also check their home. If imported from other regions, possibly resulting carbon emissions would outweigh the benefits.
4. Recycling aluminum, plastic, and paper. It would be better if you can use it over and over again. Energy to make aluminum cans equal one with energy to turn on the TV for 3 hours.
5. Buying in large packs. Will be much cheaper, also save resources for packaging. If too much, invite your friends or relatives to share the moment buy.
6. Turn off your oven a few minutes before time. If still left closed, then the heat will not be lost.
7. Avoid fast food. Fast food is the largest waste producer in the world. Besides fast food consumption is also bad for your health.
8. Bring a bag that can be reused. Bring your own shopping bag, so you reduce the amount of plastic bags / crackle required. In recent years several large shopping centers in Indonesia have started to educate customers to use a system like this. So welcome their good faith to save the environment.
9. Use washable cups. If you are familiar with the modern way that always provides guests with a drink of water or coffee in the packaging. Switch to our old ways. By using glass, ceramic, or plastic food grade we can wash and reuse.
10. Shop in your neighborhood. Will greatly save transportation costs and gasoline you.
11. Planting trees at every opportunity. Both in the environment or by participating in tree planting programs. Can by donating seeds, funds, and others. Depending on the opportunity and ability of each.

In House

1. Lower the temperature of your air conditioner. Avoid using the maximum temperature. Use the AC at the level until you feel comfortable enough alone. And prevent leakage of air-conditioned room you. Do not let a gap open if you’re using your air conditioner because it will make the AC work harder to cool your room. Ultimately this will save your electricity bill.
2. Use a timer to avoid forgot to turn off the AC. Use a timer according to your habits. For example your office hours are 8:00 until 17:00 o’clock. Set your air conditioner timer in accordance with the office hours. That way no more incidents forgot to turn off the AC until the next day.
3. Use of solar water heaters. Although more expensive, in the long run this will save your electricity bill. (Even now existing street lights with solar power).
4. Turn off unused lights and do not leave water dripping. In addition to saving energy and clean water, this will save a lot of your bills.
5. Use energy-saving lamps. Although more expensive, they average 8 times more powerful and more efficient up to 80% of normal incandescent lamps.
6. Maximize natural lighting. Use bright colors on the walls, use glass tiles in the ceiling, maximize light through the window.
7. Avoid stand-by position on your electronics! If all of our appliances off (not in a position to stand by) then we will reduce CO2 emissions from the extraordinary electrical energy savings. Use the existing light socket on-off button it. Or pull the cord from the electrical source.
8. If you are recharging the battery is full, immediately pull! Cell phone, electric shaver, electric toothbrush, camera, and others. If you’ve filled immediately remove.
9. Reduce time in opening your refrigerator. For every minute you open the refrigerator door. 3 minutes will be needed to restore full energy of the refrigerator temperature to the desired temperature.
10. Do not buy cut flowers. If your area is not producing ornamental flower, it has flowers sent from somewhere else. This will result in “carbon footprint” is large.
11. Cut food in smaller sizes. The size of the smaller pieces will use less energy to cook.
12. Use cold water to wash and wash it in large quantities. If you have a small family, it is not necessary every day to wash. Gather up your washing machine capacity are met, this will save water, reduce electricity consumption and also reduce pollution from your detergent.
13. Use detergents and environmentally friendly cleaners. While this may indeed be more expensive price. But if you can, do it for the future of our children and grandchildren.
14. Use your furniture again. If you’re bored with your furniture, you can do in the garage sale, give to others. Or take it to pengerajin to be modified as you wish.
15. Donate a toy that is not appropriate for your child’s age. This will reduce the production of toys that will only continue to spend our earth’s resources.
16. If using a deodorant or spray products others, do not use aerosols. Options spray with glass bottles would be better. Aerosols are also a big contributor in our air pollution.