Actions to curb climate change from home

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Climate change is a reality and little by little we are seeing how it is increasingly visible. Hot summers, winters warmer than in previous years, snow in the ski resorts comes later and later, melting polar ice caps and glaciers … Not only governments must deal with issues like these, but also We, from our house, can also contribute our grain of sand to curb climate change.

What we can do from home to stop climate change

It is very important to be aware that water is a luxury and not a right, although it is very easy for us to get it by simply turning on the tap. Many people in the world do not have access to it. Saving water is possible by turning off the tap while brushing our teeth or applying soap.

Electricity consumption is another aspect that we must take into account. Therefore, it is advisable not only to turn off electrical devices when they are not used, but also not leaving them in stand-by.

If we talk about electricity and if we have not already done so, we must replace the old bulbs by LED spotlights and fluorescents. They last up to 10 times more than the more conventional alternatives, give a much more intense white light and its consumption is up to 80% less than the bulbs and fluorescents of a lifetime.

It never hurts to keep in mind the use of detergents that are free of phosphates. If not taken into account, the phosphates cause the algae to proliferate in the water and when they die they decompose into bacteria that consume a lot of oxygen, causing the aquatic life to die out.

Recycling is necessary and something that is very easy to do. A simple gesture like throwing the plastic to its proper container can help a lot. In addition, learning to which container each waste goes is very easy, all you have to do is get used to the recycling routine.