The problem with global warming is something that is not new. In fact, people have come with many methods and ways on how to fight it over the years. While some of the formulated solutions are quite simple even for a six-year-old kid to follow, other methods are quite complicated and have still remained as theories until now, waiting to become living realities. To tell you the truth, you don’t necessarily have to be as smart as the scientists who discovered how to use solar power or wind energy as global warming solutions in order for you to help make the earth a better place to live in. There are many things that an ordinary person like you can do to actually make that happen. You don’t believe me? Read along.
1. Recycle. We are all too familiar with this word, but do we really understand the impact of such a practice as recycling to the health of our planet? For your information, making new products out of recycled materials can help save up to 90% of energy. It would help a lot if companies can melt old plastic bottles and containers and make new plastic products out of them. However, that is not always the case. You can make a change by recycling not just old plastic items but also papers and boxes.
2. Donate old clothes. Do you know that handing down clothes that you’ve outgrown is an example of direct recycling? Donating your clothes to charity will not only help save the environment but also those who are in desperate need of something to cover their bodies. Most people leave their unused clothes untouched and hanging inside the closet for years, but you can do better by donating your own to agencies that are intended in helping people and the environment at the same time.
3. Ride your bike. If you know how to ride a bicycle, you should start riding one regularly. You can practically go anywhere without spending even just a single drop of gasoline by doing so. You don’t necessarily have to make it as your general means of transportation but it sure is one of the most ideal means to travel especially if you just want to buy something from the grocery shop around the corner. Or, better yet walk if you can afford it. Is your destination too far for bike ride or a walking exercise? Take the bus instead of driving your car. You will be able cut down your fuel consumption up to 80 percent by doing so.
4. Plant a tree. Statistics show that the earth loses an acre of rainforest every six seconds. If all the people of the world can plant a tree or two, that would help make up for the loss that our rainforests are experiencing right now. One adult tree can consume more than 45 pounds of carbon dioxide per year and is enough to save at least 15 trees by reducing fossil fuel consumption.
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