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Tip 109
NELSON MANDELA DAY
July 18th was Nelson Mandela Day. With the theme “Take Action; Inspire Change; Make Every Day a Mandela Day", this date's objective is "to inspire individuals to take action to help change the world for the better, and in doing so build a global movement for good. Ultimately it seeks to empower communities everywhere."
Find more inspiration here: http://www.mandeladay.com
Title: Better Fuel Economy Tips
Source: http://www.infographicsshowcase.com/better-fuel-economy-tips-infographic/
Tip 108
REDUCE FUEL CONSUMPTION - VI
If it is not extremely necessary, turn off the air-conditioning when driving in the city or at less than 45 mph (approx. 70 km/h) – instead, open your windows to fight the heat. However, when driving at higher speeds or on the highway, experts recommend to close the windows and turn on the AC – at best, though, at a steady temperature of 24-26 ºC.
More info: http://zidbits.com/2012/01/does-driving-with-the-ac-on-actually-use-more-fuel/
Tip 107
REDUCE FUEL CONSUMPTION - V
Before leaving the house, plan beforehand so you can combine several errands in just one trip. This is a simple but effective tip to reduce waste of fuel and time!
Tip 106
REDUCE FUEL CONSUMPTION - IV
Drive in the right gear – change up or down the gear as soon as the car needs it. As a rule of thumb, 2000 r.p.m. can be used as the threshold to change gears. The following reference can also be useful:
· 1st gear: to get going (one vehicle length) · 2nd gear: up to 25 kph/ 15 mph · 3rd gear: 25 - 40 kph/ 15 - 25 mph · 4th gear: 40 - 50 kph/ 25 - 30 mph · 5th gear: 50 kph+/ 30 mph+
More info: http://www.greener-driving.net/site/tip3b.html
Tip 105
REDUCE FUEL CONSUMPTION - III
Avoid idling – if you are going to wait for more than 30 seconds with your car stopped, turn off the engine. Turning it off and on again will waste less fuel than idling for as little as 10 seconds!
More info: http://www.consumerenergycenter.org/myths/idling.html
Tip 104
REDUCE FUEL CONSUMPTION - II
Regularly clean the trunk of your car and remove all non-necessary extra weight – every 100 pounds (approx. 45 kg) can reduce around 2% of fuel efficiency!
More info: http://www.dailyfueleconomytip.com/lighten-your-load/fuel-economy-tip-reduce-excess-weight/
Tip 103
REDUCE FUEL CONSUMPTION - I
If you need to take the car (because taking public transport or going on foot or by bike is not possible), you can reduce fuel consumption by keeping an steady speed and avoid aggressive driving (e.g.: rapid acceleration and braking). This way, you can gain up to 33% fuel efficiency.
Also, try to keep your speed under 50 mph (approx. 80 km/h) – every 5mph above that increases use of fuel exponentially.
More info: http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/driveHabits.shtml
In Uganda today family planning is at the top of the agenda. At the moment there are 34 million citizens but the country has one of the fastest growing populations anywhere in the world. On average each woman will give birth to six children.
Title: The State of the World Population 2012: By Choice, not by Chance
Source: http://www.unfpa.org/webdav/site/global/shared/swp/2012/UNFPA%20World%20Population%202012%20infographic%20v6.pdf.pdf
Tip 102
WORLD POPULATION DAY
July 11th is World Population Day. 2013 theme focuses on Adolescent Pregnancy:
"About 16 million girls under age 18 give birth each year. Another 3.2 million undergo unsafe abortions. The vast majority – 90 per cent -- of the pregnant adolescents in the developing world are married. But for far too many of these girls, pregnancy has little to do with informed choice. Often it is a consequence of discrimination, rights violations (including child marriage), inadequate education or sexual coercion."
UN Population Fund (UNFPA) has entitled its yearly report State of the World Population 2012 "By Choice, not by Chance: Family Planning, Human Rights and Development".
Read the Key Facts of the report here
More info: http://www.un.org/en/events/populationday/
http://www.unfpa.org/public/world-population-day
Tip 101
DO YOU REALLY NEED IT?
In order to reduce waste, ask yourself whether you really need what you are about to purchase - Or is it compulsive shopping? This short reflexion time will help you avoid accumulating unneeded stuff.
Tip 100
HOME-MADE SOFTENER
Instead of using industrial fabric softener, make your own self-made and ecological one: during the rinse cycle, pour 1/4 cup of white vinegar or 1/2 cup of bicarbonate of soda.
More info: Vinegar Tips for Laundry
7 Uses for Baking Soda in the Washing Machine
Tip 99
PREFER BOXES AND GLASS OVER PLASTIC BOTTLES
Whenever posible, buy liquids and soaps (e.g.: detergents, etc.) that come in cardboard boxes or glass containers instead of choosing those served in plastic bottles. If it is not possible, try to buy the brand that allows for refills.
More info: 5 simple ways to reduce your use of plastic
Tip 98
TURN OFF THE TV IF YOU ARE NOT WATCHING
An obvious advice, but not always followed - if no one is watching it, turn off your TV. If you feel you need it in order to "feel accompanied", turn your radio on instead: it needs much less energy to run.
Tip 97
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF COOPERATIVES
July 6th (first Saturday in July) was commemorated the International Day of Cooperatives. The theme for 2013 read "Cooperative entreprise remain strong in times of crisis".
The emergence of cooperatives around the world and in different sectors in the current critical times stands as a sign of international solidarity, economic efficiency and equality.
More info: http://www.un.org/en/events/cooperativesday/
Tip 96
DO NOT FREEZE IN SUMMER
There is no need to be cold in summer - just turning up the temperature of your air conditioner can help save a lot of energy. A recommended temperature is around 25-26 ºC (or 78ºF).
More info: By the Numbers: "Best" setting of air conditioner thermostat