Small Habits Can Change the World
What does environmental protection mean to you? Is it a policy from government or the research subject studied by specialists in Environmental Research Institute? Everyone on the earth is responsible for environment, and since people can improve their life quality by developing science, why not improve the existing circumstance that has been badly destroyed on account of the abuse of resources by changing some small habits. First, minimize use of air conditioning, and get fresh air by opening the window. People can lower the temperature of air conditioning to 18 degrees or below in winter, and if feeling cold, take on more clothes to keep warm. Although these steps are very simple, we can save electricity and reduce the emissions of carbon dioxide to slow global warming. In summer, the electricity consumption of air conditioning accounts for about 40% of power load, and raise the temperature from 24 degrees to 28 degrees can reduce 10% of the power load. Besides, ventilating the house naturally is better for people's health. And summer sweat can enhance metabolism, regulate endocrine function and promote autoimmunity. Second, the lamp bulb can be replaced by energy-saving lamp with the same luminous flux, in this way, 80% of electricity can be saved. And the cost of the lamp can be retrieved in the surplus of eight months' electric charge. Third, garbage classification is important and people should try to recycle each one of them separately. Almost all "waste" are recyclable. There is a group of data, the value of recyclable waste which has been underused up to 25 billion Yuan each year in China, among them, about 3 million tons of iron and 6 million tons of waste paper hasn’t been recycled. Fourth, switch off the power supply when you don't use the electric appliances. While they are in standby mode, the average power consumption of television is 8.07 Joule per hour, while the air conditioning is 3.47 Joules. This small step can not only help you to save energy, but also protect the environment. Fifth, try to use green products. For example, if you are preparing for a big party, which kind of disposable tableware will you choose? The materials of green products are biodegradable and accord with the standard of ecological environment. So, if necessary, products like biodegradable paper plates and biodegradable tray can be chosen. Several years ago, almost all the countries developed industry hastily. And nowadays, more countries have been aware that the industrialization which is at the cost of environment is irrational. Some country is years behind its competitors in the engineering industry, but when it comes to green technology, they are starting from scratch. And likewise, environmental consciousness should be kept in mind by all the people.