Eco Action 5 June 2007

Environmental Issues:
Global Warming

I didn't attend the brief, but I will just be following the basic instructions here. So on June 5th, lets do it together, switch off unnecessary lighting and office equipments. Remember to tell your colleagues why you are doing this to spread the word around!

WOW!

Take Cold Showers = Save Electricity!

Environmental Issues:
Energy Wastage
Global Warming
Saving Water

When cycling in Pulau Ubin this morning, I was nearly knocked out by the heat. I used much water to cool myself down. The day went smoothly except that I quit earlier than the group. I was back home finally at night (In between went to Alvan's place and later the gang come over my house for dinner and games). It was time for me to shower and clean up. The heat gathered from the morning some how still lingers in my head a little. Took a cold shower as my finger refuse to switch the heater ON. My mum who is quite an expert in self-help remedy told me that taking cold shower has many benifit as compared to warm shower.

This then came upon me, how much energy can be saved if people staying in hot places like Singapore can take cold shower everyday without the heater? I will find out more on the actual saving in electricity but as of now take this with you: Take cold showers = save electricity!

* Oh yah if you noticed the related environmental issues I added Saving Water too..... HOW?
I believe at many times when anyone take a nice warm shower, tendency to stay under the running waters is longer.

* One step further if you think too much can mean doing without the heaters. But I think at times we should still be rewarding our body a nice hot shower after a day of hard work huh?

Have better reception when you stand by the windows

Environmental Issues:
Energy Wastage
Global Warming

Some of you may know that I recently moved into my new place. Some of you may also know that I had been complaining about certain blind spots in my house that I have low/no signal reception. I filed complaint to * hub but apparently they will not be doing anything soon! Makes me think a little of the situation, I get angry (since our whole family uses * hub). Imagine having to stand by the window at home when you need to use the mobile phone. Until my friend Ray, reminded me the concept that indoor usage of mobile phone require more power to get connected. I figured out that a little change of location when we use our mobile phone can make big differences in energy saving. Keep your phone near the windows when you are at home. If you need to use your phone, stand near a window. You will use less power to get connected by doing so.

Save the plastic bag today, Save our earth tomorrow!

Environmental Issues:
Waste Generation
Non-biodegradable Waste
Toxic Waste
Global Warming

The 'Bring Your Own Bag Day' (BYOBD) happens in Singapore every first Wed of the month. As for me I decided to do it everyday! As far as possible, I always bring along a backpack or sling bag when I go out (whether I am going shopping or not). To help spread the word and culture around, I go one step further whenever the cashier/sale person give me a shopping bag. I will proclaim loudly, "Save the plastic bag today, Save our earth tomorrow". By doing so, sometimes the next shopper behind/beside me will somehow feel a little "paiseh" (embarrass) to take the plastic bag also. Also the culture of using less plastic bag can be spread to more people.

*My personal golden rule of my thumb...... When you really need a plastic bag at times, go ahead take one just make sure you will reuse them. Don't just throw them away!

Foreword

"Small Changes Big Differences"
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