Can you
feel the heat? HosayBo isn't referring to anything else, but the walau-eh so hot
weather in Singapore. We are sure that everyone knows that the change in
climate is due to the rising concentrations of greenhouse gases, but how many
of us actually know how to decrease our carbon footprint in Singapore?
As a
country, we aren’t the poorest nor do we lack capacity. Every little effort
goes a long way. Let’s all help ourselves, and the Earth, stay beautiful,
wo-kay?
Tip #1:
Indoor plant
Living in
closed work and home environments, and being reliant on air-conditioning
increases our exposure to chemical vapours and toxins. Here are two out
of the many indoor plants to remove toxins in the air:
Peace
lilies enjoy moderator watering in a semi-shaded place. They are excellent for
removing all pollutants including benzene, alcohols and trichloroethylene.
The snake
plant thrives in any conditions – it requires little watering and its tough
leaves are like the Hulk, indestructible. It’s also useful for removing
chemical vapours from the air.
Tip #2
: Carousell your way, or be a seller/buyer at any flea markets
Maybe we
love to shop, maybe Singapore is too small and we do indeed have little to do
but shop. We all have once bought-then regret things we bought, pre-loved
clothes, etc; and what better way can we pass on the good taste than flea
markets? Don’t create the demand that leads to more produce unnecessarily. Be a
buyer at flea markets. The Great Singapore Garage Sale 2, with beautiful finds
and great prices, is on 14th Jun, 9pm-12pm – plot this on your
calendar for something else to do in tiny Singapore (:
Tip #3:
Donate to the Salvation Army
Donate to
the Salvation Army, but they aren’t the garang guni man leh. Here is a reminder
to exercise sensibility, sensitivity and common sense. Why give someone else
something which you can’t use yourself? They aren’t the dumping ground for
trash; but for some things which you do not need but others will have the use
for, please be kind enough to help those whose cash bags are a little tighter
at the moment.
Tip #4:
Use the recycling bins in your office and homes
On top of
the usuals like using both sides of the paper, using paper to fold boxes for
bones, categorise your trash and put them in the recycling bins!
Tip #5:
Don’t take plastic bags unnecessarily
There are
lots of pretty grocery, hemp bags out there. Use one of these for grocery
shopping. Should you only be buying a few items, why not put them in your
bag instead?
Tip #6:
GET OUT THERE!!!
Stop
staring at your screens, then using your office electricity to charge your
iPhones, iPads, iTouch or make your mother dig out your eyes lah. Get out
there, be away from your gadgets, give them a rest, and go to our many parks in
Singapore. Spend some time with your loved ones, get ‘me time’ for yourself,
and appreciate the beauty of Mother Nature. From the littlest ladybug, to the
biggest clear blue sky.
Have a
great week ahead, happy Tuesday! (:
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