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365 Sustainable Tips

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365 social, economic and environmental moves to become more engaged citizens and make each day a better world.

#SustTip 109 - July 18th was Nelson Mandela Day, w/ theme “Take Action; Inspire Change; Make Every Day a Mandela Day" mandeladay.com


#SustTip 108 - Fuel efficiency VI: Driving under 70 km/h, turn off the AC and open windows. On highway, the opposite bit.ly/18vodVU


#SustTip 107 - Fuel efficiency V: Before leaving the house, plan to combine several errands in just 1 trip to reduce waste of fuel and time!


#SustTip 106 - Fuel efficiency IV: Drive the right gear – change up or down at around 2000 r.p.m. to save fuel bit.ly/1dMC7jt


#SustTip 105 - Fuel efficiency III: Avoid idling for over 30 secs - better turn down the engine & restart when ready bit.ly/1dMBEOl


#SustTip 104 - Fuel efficiency II:Remove non-necessary extra weight from your trunk – 45kg reduces 2% fuel efficiency bit.ly/1dMBlDd


#SustTip 103 - Fuel efficiency I: Avoid aggresive driving (rapid acceleration and braking) to reduce fuel use by 33% 1.usa.gov/1dMB2Ip


#SustTip 102 - July 11 is World Population Day. 2013 theme focuses on #teenpregnancy. Learn + w/ @UNFPA unfpa.org/public/home/ne… #worldpopday


#SustTip 101 - Do you really need it? This simple question will prevent you from compulsive shopping and help reduce waste.


#SustTip 100 - Instead of using industrial fabric softener, pour 1/4 cup of white vinegar or 1/2 cup of baking soda during the rinse cycle.


#SustTip 99 - Buy detergent, etc. sold in cardboard boxes or glass containers over those sold plastic bottles.


#SustTip 98 - Turn off your TV if no one is watching it. If you need it to “feel accompanied", turn your radio on instead and save energy.


#SustTip 97 - July 6th was the International Day of #Cooperatives and reminded of their importance in times of crisis bit.ly/1dj4OnT


#SustTip 96 - Don't be cold in summer - turn up the temperature of your air conditioner to 25-26 ºC (or 78ºF) and save a lot of energy.


#SustTip 95 -Avoid drinking-straws! Asking the waiter NOT to bring your beverage with a straw can help reduce tonnes of plastic waste


#SustTip 94 - July 3rd was int'l #plasticbagfreeday. Learn abt the many arguments to refuse using plastic bags here: bit.ly/12LLDRL


#SustTip 93 - A simple, but often neglected sustainable tip: when being the last person to leave a room, remember to turn off the lights!


#SustTip 92 - Municipal Solid Waste is growing faster than urbanization rate. Read @WorldBank report "What a Waste" bit.ly/10E6DJy


#SustTip 91 - To lower the environmental impact of your washing, reduce the use of detergent to the minimal recommended dose.


#SustTip 90 - Do not flush medication down the toilet to avoid contaminating water streams, rivers and lakes. + info: bit.ly/1aDrqm6


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