Stop Passing The Buck and Push your Luck<\/h2>\n![\"Stop](\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/Stop-passing-the-buck-750x490.jpeg\")
photo via unsplash<\/div><\/div>\nThe crisis of global warming can only be tackled with the collective effort of all of us.
\nWe cannot afford as a society, to put this onus on the government and administration only.<\/p>\n
You will be surprised to know that by making small changes in our lifestyle<\/strong>, making it more sustainable, we can save our planet.<\/p>\nLess Plastic is Fantastic<\/h2>\n![\"plastic\"](\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/Plastic-667x490.jpeg\")
photo via unsplash<\/div><\/div>\nMore than billions of single-use plastic<\/strong> bottles, bags, and other plastic waste are being created across the world and are filling up the oceans<\/strong><\/a>. How you can make a difference with a more sustainable lifestyle?<\/p>\n\n- A simple habit of carrying a reusable water bottle<\/strong> whenever we move out of our house will help in reducing the use of plastic bottles.<\/li>\n
- Start using cloth bags while shopping for food, vegetables, and other household items.<\/li>\n
- As per 2018 data<\/a>, the US alone was producing 8.5 million plastic straws. Now just imagine the world usage. Stop using plastic<\/strong><\/a> straws at the restaurant and eateries and start drinking from the glass.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Lets\u2019 Save Energy<\/h2>\n![\"save](\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/Save-energy-500x490.jpeg\")
photo via unsplash<\/div><\/div>\nCoal, Gas, Diesel, and Natural gas are the fuels that are used in thermal plants to generate 71% of electricity in India. Furthermore, let\u2019s not forget the use of the large quantity of water that is consumed to run these colossal units.\u00a0To be more sustainable in your lifestyle, you can decide to produce your own\u00a0energy from renewable sources<\/strong><\/a> or to buy clean energy.<\/p>\nAlso, consider following these little steps every day:<\/p>\n
\n- Switch off lights and fans when leaving the room.<\/li>\n
- Don\u2019t leave the TV and other appliances on standby mode.<\/li>\n
- A regular refrigerator consumes 13.7% of the energy that can be easily regulated by setting your fridge at 37 degrees Fahrenheit and freezer at 3 degrees.<\/li>\n
- The use of LED bulbs<\/strong> at homes and offices will help in saving 75% of energy usage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Save Every Drop or Forget the Crop<\/h2>\n![\"save](\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/save-water-750x490.jpeg\")
photo via unsplash<\/div><\/div>\nOut of the 70% water on earth, only 3%<\/strong> is fresh water and most of it is inaccessible to humans.<\/p>\nAccording to the data by (World Atlas, 2018<\/a>), only 0.4% of water<\/strong> is usable and drinkable which is available for more than 7.5 billion of the population.
\nThe only solution is to save and conserve every drop by following these simple steps:<\/p>\n\n- Use a bucket for the shower and save water.<\/li>\n
- Reuse the water<\/strong> used for washing vegetables\/ fruits in watering the plants.<\/li>\n
- Please get Rainwater Harvesting done at your home\/office.<\/li>\n
- Take only as much water as you are going to drink and stop wasting drinkable water.<\/li>\n
- For every 1 liter of filtered water, on average RO purifier, wastes 3 liters of water. This water can be used for household chores.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Manage Waste before our Planet get wasted<\/h2>\n![\"waste](\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/waste-management-750x490.jpeg\")
photo via unsplash<\/div><\/div>\nThe world generates more than 2.01 billion of solid waste annually and this will increase to 3.4 billion metric tons by 2050 with the capacity to recycle less than 20% only.
\nThese simple waste management practices will help in tackling this problem:<\/p>\n
\n- A daily habit of separating organic and inorganic waste will create a huge difference. The use of compost bins at home will convert the organic waste to manure.<\/li>\n
- A colony in Pune, India has been using waste food since 2017 to generate electricity and light the streetlight, park, club, and gym in their area.<\/li>\n
- We need to stop littering in public places and throw the garbage only in the garbage bin for effective waste management by the authorities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Your lungs are choked it’s not a Joke<\/h2>\n![\"your](\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/your-lungs-are-choked-751x490.jpeg\")
photo via unsplash<\/div><\/div>\nAs per WHO data<\/a>, Air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year and it\u2019s also a cause of major other health ailments like respiratory and skin disease in all age groups from an infant to an adult.<\/p>\nApart from industrial pollution, vehicular pollution<\/strong> is a major contributor.<\/p>\nWe can reduce vehicular pollution by the following steps:<\/p>\n
\n- Carpool<\/strong> \u2013 To reach One destination, instead of 5 people using 5 vehicles, only one vehicle can be used for 5 commuters that will not only lead to less air pollution but will also save commuting costs.<\/li>\n
- Cycling<\/strong><\/a> or Walking<\/strong>– Instead of going on a two-wheeler or a four-wheeler to reach nearby places for small chores, we can easily use a cycle or just walk.<\/li>\n
- Public Transport<\/strong> \u2013 Public transport has become more comfortable and economical, so start using Metro, Buses and commercial cab services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Plant a Tree, Plant a Hope<\/h2>\n![\"plant](\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/plant-a-tree-747x490.jpeg\")
photo via Unsplash<\/div><\/div>\nAs per an estimate, since 1990 we have lost more than 80 million hectares of forest<\/a> in the name of development.<\/p>\n
The crisis of global warming can only be tackled with the collective effort of all of us.
\nWe cannot afford as a society, to put this onus on the government and administration only.<\/p>\n
You will be surprised to know that by making small changes in our lifestyle<\/strong>, making it more sustainable, we can save our planet.<\/p>\n More than billions of single-use plastic<\/strong> bottles, bags, and other plastic waste are being created across the world and are filling up the oceans<\/strong><\/a>. How you can make a difference with a more sustainable lifestyle?<\/p>\n Coal, Gas, Diesel, and Natural gas are the fuels that are used in thermal plants to generate 71% of electricity in India. Furthermore, let\u2019s not forget the use of the large quantity of water that is consumed to run these colossal units.\u00a0To be more sustainable in your lifestyle, you can decide to produce your own\u00a0energy from renewable sources<\/strong><\/a> or to buy clean energy.<\/p>\n Also, consider following these little steps every day:<\/p>\n Out of the 70% water on earth, only 3%<\/strong> is fresh water and most of it is inaccessible to humans.<\/p>\n According to the data by (World Atlas, 2018<\/a>), only 0.4% of water<\/strong> is usable and drinkable which is available for more than 7.5 billion of the population. The world generates more than 2.01 billion of solid waste annually and this will increase to 3.4 billion metric tons by 2050 with the capacity to recycle less than 20% only. As per WHO data<\/a>, Air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year and it\u2019s also a cause of major other health ailments like respiratory and skin disease in all age groups from an infant to an adult.<\/p>\n Apart from industrial pollution, vehicular pollution<\/strong> is a major contributor.<\/p>\n We can reduce vehicular pollution by the following steps:<\/p>\n As per an estimate, since 1990 we have lost more than 80 million hectares of forest<\/a> in the name of development.<\/p>\nLess Plastic is Fantastic<\/h2>\n
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Lets\u2019 Save Energy<\/h2>\n
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Save Every Drop or Forget the Crop<\/h2>\n
\nThe only solution is to save and conserve every drop by following these simple steps:<\/p>\n\n
Manage Waste before our Planet get wasted<\/h2>\n
\nThese simple waste management practices will help in tackling this problem:<\/p>\n\n
Your lungs are choked it’s not a Joke<\/h2>\n
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Plant a Tree, Plant a Hope<\/h2>\n
![\"Rahul](\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/08\/Rahul-Chadha-270x200.jpeg\")
Author:\u00a0I am Rahul Chadha, an adventure traveller, a writer, and a foodie. I have been associated with Ecoplore, an eco-travel company based out of India that promotes sustainable hotels.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"