The impact of global warming has reached extremely high proportions that it can be felt almost anywhere in the world. Changes in climate patterns, drying up of bodies of water, extinction of some marine species, and several agricultural problems are confronting our societies today, proving the worsening condition of our planet. In fact, since 1912, the global temperature has risen from .52 to .99 degree Celsius in 2015. That’s an alarming .47 or almost double the increase in just a century! What more in 30 to 100 years from now? The data is so staggering that everyone should take part in reversing this environmental situation we’re now in.
There has been massive concerted efforts all around the globe, even non-governmental organizations formed specifically to curb the effects of global warming. Some do this through research, information dissemination, and other means. But the bottomline of all these efforts is a global lifestyle change for each and every one of us.
That's why in this post, we're going to talk about the five simple strategies that all of us can do so our homes will be eco-friendly this 2019. If all families under one roof would implement these, who knows how many gigaton of carbon emissions could be reduced?
Choose better appliances
Don’t you know that today, it's now possible to cool down your food inside a fridge without emitting any amount, yes zero amount, of carbon? Thanks to the efforts of some environmental researches and technology experts that we now have natural refrigerants already out in the market.
Imagine how many tons of carbon emissions will be reduced from our atmosphere if we all buy this kind of refrigerants and appliances instead of the ones we have in our homes. Not only that, LED lights, electricity-efficient washing machines and all sorts of appliances are also up for grabs. So let's be wise in choosing what we use in our residential spaces.
Don't overstuff the fridge
Food waste is one of the leading causes of carbon emissions in the entire planet. We always thought that food waste can easily be absorbed by land so we couldn't care less if we throw tons of spoiled food to the garbage.
But we have to wake up to the reality that our lands and bodies of water are so fed up with these food waste that we’ve been disposing. They cannot contain them anymore that's why these food wastes have been returning to the atmosphere as carbon emissions that warms the earth. So food consumption must be controlled at the source. The rule is simple, “buy only what you can consume” before they expire or get spoiled
Reduce electrical outlets
We know that technology has driven us to an unprecedented dependence on gadgets and appliances that our demand for electricity at home has increased a lot. But if you want to take part in reversing global warming, perform a rewiring work inside your house to reduce electrical outlets. This way, everyone in the house will be forced to use gadgets and electrical appliances more responsibly.
Water-efficient plumbing fittings
Water all over the world is drying up in huge proportions while the demand for water continually is on an all-time high as the global population increases. Let's help address this problem by wisely choosing water-efficient shower heads, toilet bowls, and faucets. Replace your ordinary plumbing fittings with these eco-friendly ones and we'll help the world become a better place.