This is my customized starbucks tumbler. Being an interior designer, I decided to customize mine by putting a watercolor rendering of an interior scene in it. If you can look sideways, you’ll be able to make out the outline of a classic armchair.
Starbucks has a promo on Earth Day. 40 bucks off the coffee price if I choose to drink it from my own tumbler. Not bad huh? I’d definitely do this not only on earth day but keep it as a permament habit. I always bring my tumbler anyhow. Might as well help save the environment while I’m at it.
Earth Day was originally founded by Senator Gaylord Nelson during the 1970s and it has become an important worldwide practice annually.
What can you do?
Project Switch: Change your light bulbs!
Make the switch from ordinary incandescent lamps to compact fluorescent lamps with the approved energy star rating. Turn off unnecessary lights and appliances.
Drive your car differently.
Keep your car tuned up, watch your idling and turn off your engine when you’re just waiting. This helps in minimizing the production of carbon dioxides in the air.
Your house temperature.
Since it’s summer here in the Philippines and it really is too hot! Best to keep your airconditioning unit well-maintained. At cooler times of the year, it’s better to use an overhead ceiling fan than to turn on the AC. It uses less energy. Better yet, keep the windows wide open and let in the cool breeze.
Tame the Refrigerator monster.
This is probably the biggest energy consumer in the house. Make sure it is also well-maintained. Turning down the thermostat one degree lower can make a big difference. Make sure the door sealants still work.
Plant trees.
They help soak up the carbon dioxide in the air and they provide a cool shade especially in your backyard.
Recycle
Recycle all known non-biodegradable materials that you come across with everyday. Or try to store them in bins where you can drop them off at a recycling plant. Make sure you can re-use one thing at least a few times. I remember there was a coffee shop who once held a contest to hold the record for the most number of re-uses of their paper cups.
Be informed
Be well aware of the environmental issues that plague the earth today and know what actions are being taken against them and find out what you can do to help. You can take a look at some issues here.
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