CARBON NEURAL TALK !

HOW GREEN ARE WE NOW?

Just before I start let me ask this very disturbing question which keeps mugging me for ages. “Practically are we really doing anything to save Maldives from global warming?” “Are we just talking or we do some actions too?”
Of cause our president has proved that he is not stupid so are we?

Every day we hear that our world is investing and putting more effort on making our world as a green globe.

Especially our country “Maldives” with the new government a very first campaign our government started is making our nation as a carbon free nation.

Thanks to our new president and his effort on the campaign. Also congratulate him for been a top hero of saving environment.

As we are taking initiative to save the world from a natural catastrophe because of the environment, it’s a very best idea as well as the best practice that we have to be environmental friendly first. Or else the talks and the efforts we are having right now will be just an empty talk.

We say, the Maldives is doing everything that we can do to make the world green, and the below points are the basic 10 ways we can make the world green.

In the last few decades, world have proved that a major issue like an environment cannot be resolve by talking. Neither it can be resolved by an action from any countries who are not considered as “RICH” and “NUCLEAR POWERED”.

Israel have killed thousands of innocent palatines and still continuing while talks to resolve it have been happening for ages – so far the outcome is just bullshit.
Ann elected preside of Iraq have been captured and killed in front of whole world while people were talking. Nothing happened.

List goes on ….

So with the experience for the past for countries like Maldives the best practice is to shut our mouth and work hard to be a sample to others.
I have found these simple 10 things that anyone can donate to help saving Maldives from global warming.
SO HAVE YOUR DONE YOUR PART?


1. Save energy to save money.
o Set your Air-condition a few degrees lower which will save energy and costs.
o Install compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) when your older incandescent bulbs burn out.

o Unplug appliances when you're not using them. Or, use a "smart" power strip that senses when appliances are off and cuts "phantom" or "vampire" energy use.

o Wash clothes in cold water whenever possible. As much as 85 percent of the energy used to machine-wash clothes goes to heating the water.

o Use a drying rack or clothesline to save the energy otherwise used during machine drying.

2. Save water to save money.

o Take shorter showers to reduce water use. This will lower your water and heating bills too.

o Install a low-flow showerhead. They don't cost much, and the water and energy savings can quickly pay back your investment.

o Make sure you have a faucet aerator on each faucet. These inexpensive appliances conserve heat and water, while keeping water pressure high.

o Plant drought-tolerant native plants in your garden. Many plants need minimal watering. Find out which occur naturally in your area.

3. Less gas = more money (and better health!).

o Walk or bike to work. This saves on gas and parking costs while improving your cardiovascular health and reducing your risk of obesity.

o Consider telecommuting if you live far from your work. Or move closer. Even if this means paying more rent, it could save you money in the long term.

o Lobby your local government to increase spending on sidewalks and bike lanes. With little cost, these improvements can pay huge dividends in bettering your health and reducing traffic.

4. Eat smart.

o If you eat meat, add one meatless meal a week. Meat costs a lot at the store-and it's even more expensive when you consider the related environmental and health costs.

o Buy locally raised, humane, and organic meat, eggs, and dairy whenever you can. Purchasing from local farmers keeps money in the local economy.

o Watch videos about why local food and sustainable seafood are so great.

o Whatever your diet, eat low on the food chain. This is especially true for seafood.

5. Skip the bottled water.

o Use a water filter to purify tap water instead of buying bottled water. Not only is bottled water expensive, but it generates large amounts of container waste.

o Bring a reusable water bottle, preferably aluminum rather than plastic, with you when traveling or at work.

o Check out this short article for the latest on bottled water trends.

6. Think before you buy.

o Go online to find new or gently used secondhand products. Whether you've just moved or are looking to redecorate, consider a service like craigslist or FreeSharing to track down furniture, appliances, and other items cheaply or for free.

o Check out garage sales, thrift stores, and consignment shops for clothing and other everyday items.

o When making purchases, make sure you know what's "Good Stuff" and what isn't.

o Watch a video about what happens when you buy things. Your purchases have a real impact, for better or worse.

7. Borrow instead of buying.

o Borrow from libraries instead of buying personal books and movies. This saves money, not to mention the ink and paper that goes into printing new books.

o Share power tools and other appliances. Get to know your neighbors while cutting down on the number of things cluttering your closet or garage.

8. Buy smart.

o Buy in bulk. Purchasing food from bulk bins can save money and packaging.

o Wear clothes that don't need to be dry-cleaned. This saves money and cuts down on toxic chemical use.

o Invest in high-quality, long-lasting products. You might pay more now, but you'll be happy when you don't have to replace items as frequently (and this means less waste!).

9. Keep electronics out of the trash.

o Keep your cell phones, computers, and other electronics as long as possible.

o Donate or recycle them responsibly when the time comes. E-waste contains mercury and other toxics and is a growing environmental problem.

o Recycle your cell phone.

o Ask your local government to set up an electronics recycling and hazardous waste collection event.

10. Make your own cleaning supplies.

o The big secret: you can make very effective, non-toxic cleaning products whenever you need them. All you need are a few simple ingredients like baking soda, vinegar, lemon, and soap.

o Making your own cleaning products saves money, time, and packaging-not to mention your indoor air quality

I have found the above points in internet and some of them are little not relevant to Maldives. But still can be adopted easily.

Now I got my last questions too. We Maldivians with our current life style, can these thing be practiced in Maldives?

Can we leave our Motor vehicles and have a 15 minutes’ walk to our office?
Can we leave our TAZA or AQUARISE water bottles?
How many of us will use a second hand furniture in their houses?
Bikes are for Bengalis, so can we ride it?

But still we need to be carbon free by 2020. What have We Done So Far? So let’s think about it!