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TIPS for a SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLE. Everybody can contribute to REDUCE overall consumes by following these tips. Turn off lights when natural light is enough Do not keep TV sets or electrical appliances in the position”stand-by”
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Everybody can contributetoREDUCEoverallconsumesbyfollowingthesetips • Turn off lightswhennatural light isenough • Do notkeep TV sets or electricalappliances in the position”stand-by” • Do notkeep mobile phonesrechargewire in the plugbecauseitconsumeselectricity • Use low consumebulbes • Do notkeepwarmfood in the fridgebecause the electricityconsumeishighter
Turn off the oven 10 minutesbeforecookingtimes • Use full loadedwashingmachines or clothesdriers under a low temperature • Buy low consumeelectricalappliances ( A+ ) • Pressure-cook and uselids • The clothes-driermustbeusedonlywhenitisnotsunny • Whenbrushingyourteeth or shaving turn off the water tap
Have a shower and no a bath • Drink cold water tap • To water plants and wash carsuserainwater • Put aluminiumplatesbehindradiators • Buy itemswithlittle packaging • Makesidedphotocopies • The purchaseof single unit item ( 1 lt and not 1.5 lt water ) isadvisable
Usebiodegradableproducts • Buy rechargeable or looseproducts • Usereusablebagsfor shopping • Buy seasonalproducts • Go by bike or on foot • Go by bus only once a week • Do notuse the carindividually • Removerack off ifnotneeded
Beforethrowingaway, theseobjects can beREUSED • Toys and clothes can begiventofriends or relatives • An “exchange “market ofoperationalitems can bepromoted
Some itemscouldbeREPAIREDbeforebeingthrownaway RECYCLINGisessential: plastic, foil, paper,compost and wastesuch asbatteries and medicines