Would you change in any way, your way of living, to make less polution, what would be your tips ?

Question

If you could change the way of living to have a healthy planet life what would you do? Do walking instead using the car; what else would you do to prevent the planet from being destroyed by pollution?

Answer 1

This is a very good question. There is so many things that we can do that would impact positively the environment. Some are complicated, some are so easy. I would say that some changes require changes in our way of living, but some others not that much. I just a matter of us being educated and caring for this world and what we are doing so that the next generations can enjoy this beautiful planet of ours. Some things are obvious, but let me maybe mention some that are no so obvious for the general population.
First, for suburban America! Stop using synthetic fertilizers in your lawn! Learn how to maintain a lawn without pesticides and infrequent irrigation! This is all possible! Grass-cycle instead of dumping tons of grass every week! Learn how to compost and plant yourself a little organic garden.
Stop washing your car on your driveway! If you have to wash your car... maybe do it on your lawn.. or better yet take it to a car wash.. where the water is recycled... instead of going to the drain... and to our rivers and oceans.
If you are going to buy a vehicle, consider maybe getting a hybrid, or consider getting a diesel car... and make your own bio-diesel. I know a friend who does!
Did I tell you to replace the lawnmower with the push kind? Didn't you wanted to keep in shape or lose some weight. Here's some exercise you can do!
Support organic farming! Yes, I know... organic produce is generally more expensive... but look at the benefits for your health and environment.. and if you don't know what they are.. I would suggest that you research... it is just not a fad! This is something that can help restore our depleted soils with life/nutrients that needs to produce healthy crops and promotes beneficial organisms, worms, insects, etc, etc.
Make a point to be healthy. Healthy people pollute less!
Support your local markets! Product does not have to travel across the nation to reach your table!
Replace in your home your incandescent light bulbs with the new energy efficient ones... you'll save money on the long run.. and help the environment so much! I don't remember the exact figure.. but I read that if every household in America use these light bulbs... the energy requirement for the cities will be reduced so much, that they would have to close those power plants.. the same that are constantly burning fuel to create electricity.
If you live close to work... pick a day of the week to bike to work or carpool.
And the list goes on...
Save our planet!

Answer 2

People were talking about the climate changing already in the 60's. The countries who have evolved themselves (as we see it) have used A lot of pollution to become a 'wealthy' country. Now the countries that are far behind in the evolving process and that can't afford using wind power or doesn't have opportunity to use water power want to do the same as we did 50 years ago. Then other countries complain, because they try to save the planet and then they say: If they won't stop, we won't stop. And it's a never ending cyclus of certain destruction. We would not only have to stop the pollution, but we would have to wipe out 99 % of the human race and start all over again. That way the world would have time to 'heal' itself before the same thing happens again. This is why humans are searching for planets to inhabit, because we are on a path to destroy ourselves. We are destroying a 4.5 billion year project in less than 500 years. Now that's something to chew on. And no one seems to really care either. We won't stop before the end of the road is less than a meter away. We're just waiting for the big Messiah to save us. Which clearly will NOT happen. If every single person in the entire world would be conscious about the situation we are in and help our community, it would ofcource better the situation, But not save the planet in a long shot. We have taken too much of what is not ours. As the superior race, that's our instinc. Certain destruction awaits. 100 years? 200 years? 300 years? It's just the matter of time.

Answer 3

I am a bit of a pessimist with respect to energy conservation. Energy should be used and enjoyed, however it is the companies that create the energy, that choose to do it in a way that hurts the environment.

Since we live in a 1st world country we have had years of polluting to create a great lifestyle - as third world countries evolve it will be very difficult for the world to tell them not to use polluting technologies when their economies are so poor.

I think the only way to make enough change in time is to elect politicians that will fund development in pollution free energy creation, heavily tax companies that pollute so that very quickly it is an incentive for these companies to abandon polluting technology. If we do this now - hopefully technology will advance adequately for this technology to be the most economical way to create energy and non renewable resources are not attractive

After that diatribe - elect people that can make this happen - everything else won't advance the technology for the rest of the world to benefit

Answer 4

Well what you can do is have a communitiy clean up to try to for preventing polution. but think about walking though it just depends on how far it is and it could be very dangerous so just used a car because it helps you get to places on time.

Answer 5

I like to bike to work sometimes. To prevent the world from being destroyed by polution is far too big of a task for one to do alone. To start we can begin to think globally and aCT LOCALLY.

Answer 6

Use environmental friendly detergents and cleaners to wash clothes and for general cleaning. Most people do not because it is more expensive to use those type of products but it is worth it in the long run. It is not just the environment that is suffering dramatic rise in all types of cancers is due to the usage of chemically laden products.

Answer 7

Ban the bean and fireball chili for sure. Cutting down on farting will cut down on polution.

Answer 8

i decided not to have another child. People are very polluting creatures. If you need a child, adopt one that was already born.

Answer 9

Try these:

* Use compact florescent lights with energy-efficiency lighting and other energy-efficient appliances. To learn more about energy-efficient appliances visit the Energy Star web site.
* Turn off appliances and lights when you leave the room.
* Use the microwave to cook small meals. (It uses less power than an oven.)
* Plant deciduous trees in locations around your home to provide shade in the summer, but to allow light in the winter.
* Recycle paper, plastic, glass bottles, cardboard and aluminum cans. (This conserves energy and reduces production emissions.)
* Reuse materials like paper bags and boxes when you can.
* Properly dispose of household paints, solvents and pesticides. Store these materials in airtight containers. For information on handling solid waste visit the Office of Solid Waste Concerned Citizens webpage at http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/citizens.htm For questions about solid waste management call 1-800-424-9346.
* Paint with a brush, not a sprayer.
* Keep woodstoves and fireplaces well maintained.
* Purchase "Green Power" for you home's electricity. (Contact your power supplier to see where and if it is available.)
* Have leaky air conditioning and refrigeration systems repaired.
* Cut back on air conditioning and heating use if you can.
* Turn thermostat down in the winter and up in the summer.
* Insulate your home, water heater and pipes.
* Have air conditioning systems checked in the Spring and heating systems checked in the Fall.
* Follow professional advise on how to check filters monthly. These tips can save money from more serious repairs down the road as well as insure cleaner air.
* Buy ENERGY STAR products, including cars and houses. They are environmentally friendly products approved by EPA. For more information visit the ENERGY STAR website- http://www.energystar.gov/ or call 1-888-STAR-YES.
* Choose efficient, low-polluting models of vehicles. For more information visit the Vehicle Emissions Guide- http://www.epa.gov/autoemissions/
* Choose recycled products.
* Choose products that have less packaging and are reusable.
* Drive less, especially during peak traffic periods or hot days.
* Use public transportation, walk, or ride a bike.
* Shop by phone, mail or Internet.
* Telecommute. Even one day a week will make a big difference.
* Combine your errands into one trip.
* Avoid revving or idling engine over 30 seconds.
* Avoid waiting in long drive-thru lines, for example, at fast-food restaurants or banks. Park your car and go in.
* Accelerate gradually, maintain speed limit and use cruise control on the highway.
* Follow your owner's manual on recommendations for maximum economic efficiency.
* Use an energy-conserving (E.C.) grade of motor oil.
* Minimize use of air conditioning if you can.
* Get regular engine tune ups and car maintenance checks (especially for the spark plugs).
* Use EPA-certified facilities for air conditioner repair.
* Find out if materials are recycled when you change your tires, "throw away" your car or change car fluids. Ask before your car is serviced and consider going to someone who is environmentally friendly.
* Replace your car's air filter and oil regularly. For information of how to do this correctly and environmentally visit http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-hw/recycle/recy-oil.pdf (PDF, 8 pp, 219 KB) .
* Keep your tires properly inflated and aligned.
* Repair all vehicle leaks promptly.
* Fill gas tank during cooler evening hours to cut down on evaporation. Avoid spilling gas and don't "top off" the tank. Replace gas tank cap tightly.
* Look for the most efficient, lowest-polluting model of vehicle. For more information visit the Green Vehicles Guide Web page - http://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/
* Don't ignore the "check engine" or "service engine soon" light if it comes on. Make an appointment with your repair technician for diagnosis soon. For more information, read our fact sheet at: http://www.epa.gov/otaq/obd-faq.htm.
* Check daily air pollution forecasts and the Air Quality Index (AQI), which tells how clean or polluted your air is, and the associated health concerns. Plan your outdoor activities accordingly. For air quality forecasts visit http://www.epa.gov/airnow/ For information on ozone, the AQI, and how it affects you visit http://www.epa.gov/airnow/consumer.html
* Minimize sun exposure- seek shade. Wear sun block and UV protection sunglasses. For more information visit Individual Actions to Protect the Ozone Layer at http://www.epa.gov/ozone/resource/indiv.html For more information on what you can do to protect yourself visit http://www.epa.gov/sunwise/actionsteps.html

I hope all of these help, it's pretty much a complete list of actions you can personally take to reduce pollution! Good luck in your endeavors!