Top 10 Ways to Live Greener

Making your live greener does not necessarily cost you a sum of money, but rather, you can spend less and get more benefit by being greener. It is the best wake-up call to change your lifestyle to save our planet starting from top 10 ways to live greener below.

1. Bring your own reusable shopping bags so you don’t have to waste on plastic bags. Even now there are many reusable shopping bags that come with attractive design that could add to the stylish you while shopping.
2. Use public transportation or consider going to your destination by foot or bike. By doing this you’re not only avoiding traffic jams but also help saving the environment and of course, it is good for your health.
3. Aware of your electrical use. Make sure you turn off your electronic appliances if you’re not using them. This little precaution can help you to cut your bills too!
4. Reduce the paper use. Since paper is made from tree, think before you use. Only use toilet roll or tissue paper when you really need it or consider a cloth rag or napkin and don’t mind using both sides of paper for office work.
5. Consume your water use wisely. Turn off your water tap when brushing your teeth or washing your hand. The running water is obviously a waste.
6. Hand-wash your dishes. You don’t have to spend money on dish washer anymore. What you can do is to fill in your sink basin with soapy water and let the dishes soak for a while before rinse it. Save money and water too!
7. Don’t waste food. Plan your meal according to your need, reuse the leftovers and practice taking small servings of food to avoid wastage.
8. Start gardening. This can be done by planting a tree or flower in your yard. If gardening is not your thing, choose plants that require less resources and attention. With our tropical environment, it is not hard to plant one.
9. Sell or donate used items. It is a waste for other people if you throw away your unused items. Chances are there are always someone looking for cheap things and reused items to save money.
10. Recycle as many as you can. This is one of the major ways to be greener and help the environment. In fact, recycling has been practiced a long time ago. Pay a visit to your nearest recycle center if you have some things to recycle such as bottle, paper, glass or metal.

With all the steps above, the key is to practice it and make them your new way of living. Remember, every small step we take to live greener will preserve the earth for a better future.
Everyone wants to live greener now. The Selangor government has implemented ‘No Plastic Bag’ day every Saturday —. You don’t have to live in Selangor or practice ‘No Plastic Bag’ day only on Saturdays, you can do it everyday and help to make the world a better place by practicing the list above.