A voluntary compliance with
whatever is associated to a conscientious state of mind, aimed at the observance
of ethical duties, so as to save the destruction of state possessions and the
development of a sense to abide by the rules set; is must to to be transpired
among each citizen, whosoever.
Saving energy and going green is the greatest challenge to be met with serious
interest by all of us and at the earliest.As many as a few tips are just needed
to be taken into consideration to turn the environment neat, green and
eco-friendly. Tips are enlisted below:
· One can benefit from natural daylight at its utmost.
· The use of Light Emitting Diodes and Induction Lamps is highly beneficial for
outdoor lighting because of their longer life and greater-efficiency as compared
to equal-ranged conventional tube-lights and lamps.
· Especially in dusty areas, one must clean, light bulbs on a regular basis.
This is because dirt minimizes the diffusion of light and hence decreases
illumination.
· Immediately turn off those lights that are not in use.
· Use exhaust fans in the kitchen, laundry and washrooms.
· Apply weather stripping and caulking around all doors and windows to keep the
chilled air inside your house.
· Try not to rely on automatic systems of air conditioners and switch them
immediately as soon as you leave the particular room.
“ It has also been observed that people switch on their room air conditioners
almost half an hour prior to their actual use and close the room doors, to get a
proper cooling. Remember!!!!! Such acts may be pleasing for you or some others
at home, but can snatch a lot of energy which could have been utilized for
productive purposes by others. ”
· Turn off all lights and electrical equipments when not in use.
· Be aware of inside and outdoor temperatures and plan accordingly.
· To reduce the heat entering through glass, you may use shades, drapes,
awnings, and reflective-type of materials.
· Make sure that you do not forget to turn fans off when you leave the room.
· Avoid using extra-old air conditioners, because if an Air Conditioner is more
than ten years old, it doubles the cooling costs.
· For a suitable circulation of air, use ceiling fans. They consume less energy
and can make you feel comfortable even at higher thermostat settings.
· Adjust your air conditioner thermostat at 78 or 79 degree Fahrenheit. An
optimum performance can be gained at 26 degrees centigrade (almost 79°F),
especially in countries like Pakistan, Nepal, India and Bangladesh. Enhancing
each degree can mean up to 9% savings on cooling costs.
· Make it a habit to either clean or replace the filter of your air conditioner
monthly so that your air conditioner runs in an effectual manner
· Try to set your refrigerator temperature at 38 or 39 degrees Fahrenheit.
· However, the temperature of the freezer should be maintained at 10 degree
Fahrenheit.
· Make sure that you defrost your freezer when ice or frost buildup is 1/4" or
thicker.
· Check your refrigerator/freezer door gasket periodically for signs of
deterioration.
· Vacuum or brush the cooling coils of rear side at least twice each year.
· Use lesser amounts of water for cooking purposes and try to use the lowest
possible heat to maintain steaming or boiling.
· Whenever you leave home for more than a day or two, properly switch off all
major electrical appliances and turning off the electrical and gas supply from
the main board, will work as a good option, in this regard.
After all, the targets of saving the environment from several and severe threats
can only be made possible by the reduction of energy consumption and carrying
out a venture directed towards a sustainable tomorrow, that's indeed what we
need today.