Little Things You Can Do To Save The Planet

Posting a picture with #SayNoToPlastic or #SaveEarth may get you some likes on social media, but to be honest, it would make a zilch difference to the ground reality. Yes, climate change is real, global warming is real and plastic pollution is among the biggest threats humanity faces in the modern time. While we should have been serious about all of it a couple of decades ago, there's no reason for us to not act now.

Saving the planet sounds huge doesnĄ¯t it? And in essence, it is. Of course, drastic measures need to be taken in order to save the planet from further destruction, but let us not discount the effectiveness of small collective efforts. Here are a few, small but effective, things you can do to save the planet.

#1

Using energy-saving light bulbs will help reduce energy use.

#2

Making new batteries from scratch takes more resources, so opting for rechargeable batteries will save both money and resources.

#3

Opt for e-bills and refrain from physically printing them, as far as possible.

#4

Yes, that is as basic as it gets.

#5

Paper comes from trees. Using internet banking will not just save time, but will also help reduce paper usage.

#6

Use towels or handkerchiefs instead of paper napkins, you'll save a lot of trees.

#7

From bills to boarding passes, everything is digitally accessible nowadays. So, avoid printing as far as possible, and if you absolutely must, don't just print on one side.

#8

Carry your own reusable bags with you.

#9

E-tickets are convenient and make the process easier.

#10

A lesson we were taught as kids seems to have been forgotten by most of us. Relearn it.

#11

Lighters produce harmful gases while match sticks are safer and economical too.

#12

#13

Use ceramic mugs instead of plastic cups for coffee or tea.

#14

Okay, this is very basic and you should already be doing it.

#15

Producing anything from scratch takes a lot of time and resources, repairing second-hand goods reduces strain on the environment.

#16

Online shopping is great, the problem is almost all e-commerce websites use plastic for their packaging.

#17

As an when possible, work from home. Logically, lesser people on the road means lesser pollution.

#18

Using automatic equipment to water the plants is not a great idea. You will need up over-watering them and wasting a lot of it.

#19

Planting more trees is one of the crucial ways in which you can help save the planet.

#20

Long showers are overrated and wasteful, prefer bucket baths.

#21

You don't need to drive to your local grocery store; walk or bike to it. Public transport is the best when it comes to covering longer distances.

#22

The plastic gift-wrapping papers pollute the environment; use recycled paper to wrap presents.

#23

Opt for metal or glass water bottles, because plastic ones, more often than not, are left to rot (which they do not).

#24

Recycling old gadgets is better than buying fresh ones. Not only you will be spending less money, you will be helping nature too.

#25

Recycle newspaper instead of throwing it in the garbage.

#26

Turn off your laptop and computer when not in use; it will save a lot of energy.

#27

Making food utilises a lot of resources, so don't waste it.

#28

Food ordered online comes in plastic packaging, which is harmful for the environment.

#29

You'll save money, and contribute to saving the planet too.

#30

Avoid plastic straws, opt for steel or paper straws.

#31

All of us need to do our bit to save the planet, and that also includes motivating our family and friends to be more environment-friendly. Share the knowledge (including these tips) so that more people become conscious of their actions.

Illustration By Ranak Mann