Actually being environmentally responsible is the first real win-win game, I have seen. I will try to some up the top five easy actions that you can do to help the environment and I will enumerate briefly how much side benefits you can get from it.
1- Consume smarter
The first rule and the silver pullet is to consume less and smarter. Consuming less simply means to buy what you really need not what you feel like having, just remember that by having something that you don’t need you are making it unavailable to somebody who really needs it. Smart consumption means to try to buy stuff from sources which give fair wages, respect human and animal right…etc
2- Go Local
Buy local stuff, especially when it comes to grocery and daily needs.
3- Use your feet
Whenever you can walk or bike instead to taking any kind of vehicle, just do it and enjoy it. Whenever it is not possible, just go for public transport. By the way taxis are not public transport.
4- Eat Less (No) Animal Food
The more vegetarian you eat, the more sustainable your consumption is. It is enough to know that one kg of meat requires 40 kg of fodder to be produced. Actually the whole earth is not enough to sustain us if we all consume meat.
5- Be Responsible
Don’t leave lights on, whenever you don’t need them. Don’t leave your computer 24/7 turned on without any need. Heaters, use them when you really need them. You won’t imagine who much energy you will save just by doing this very simple stuff.
What will get then:
1- Save Money
2- Feel and be Healthier
3- Minimize traffic jams and all its consequences
4- Encourage your local economy
5- Be responsible to other humans and animals as well.
And most of all, you will help SAVING THE EARTH.
