What good ways do you have to protect the environment?

The quality of our living environment has a direct relationship with each of us. When the living environment is good, our bodies will be healthier and our mood will become more comfortable. Of course, if the living environment deteriorates, the impact on us will not only be as simple as our physical health and mood. Therefore, protecting the environment and creating a beautiful environment is everyone's obligation. Starting with every little thing around us is the beginning of a beautiful environment.

1. Save electricity.

Remember to turn off the lights when you leave and use energy-efficient light bulbs. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that using energy-efficient light bulbs instead of traditional light bulbs could prevent the release of 400 million tons of carbon dioxide. In addition to electric lights, you should also pay attention to the use of other electrical appliances. Try to choose low-consumption and energy-saving products. Cut off or turn off the power when the appliances are not in use, and keep the refrigerator in a frost-free state. When the weather is not very hot in summer, it is best to use a fan or electric fan instead of air conditioning. When using air conditioning, do not set the temperature too low, around 26℃ is enough.

2. Save water resources.

Much of the wastewater can be recycled. The water used for washing face, hands, vegetables, bathing and clothes can be collected and used to mop the floor, flush the toilet, water the flowers, etc. Rice washing water is a good detergent and can be used to wash dishes. Oily pots and plates should be wiped clean with used napkins first. This saves water and is convenient to wash. It also allows you to use less detergent and reduce water pollution.

3. Save paper.

Recycling paper can avoid the release of methane from landfills and reduce the cutting of trees. According to statistics, recycling one ton of waste paper can produce 800 kilograms of recycled paper, which can save 17 large trees from being cut down. Saving paper means protecting forest resources and the environment.

4. Reduce exhaust emissions.

Traffic exhaust and industrial waste gas are the main sources of domestic waste gas. When we go out, we try to take the bus or taxi, or ride a bicycle, and try to take private cars as little as possible. The city was filled with billowing smoke from the burning of waste and production of goods in the factories. They should process and filter the exhaust gas before discharging it to reduce pollution. Plants can absorb carbon dioxide and then release oxygen, so we need to plant a lot of trees, especially along roads.

5. Sorting and processing of garbage.

Waste sorting can recover valuable resources while reducing the energy consumed by landfilling and incinerating waste. For example: waste paper is sent directly to paper mills to produce recycled paper; disposable items such as beverage bottles, cans and plastics can also be sent to relevant factories to become renewable resources; household appliances can be sent to specialized manufacturers for decomposition and recycling. You can prepare different garbage bags at home to collect waste paper, plastic, packaging boxes, etc., sort and recycle garbage every day, and try to "turn waste into treasure."