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Managing Environment- The Human Dimension

Managing Environment- The Human Dimension

'Think Globally-Work Locally' is the slogan of the day. Let us educate others about power saving 'Energy saved is energy generated'. If everyone of us practise the ways of reducing energy consumption and then preach others, we will go a long way in mitigating the menace of pollution. Following are some of the measures to cut energy consumption at houses.

1. Use lesser wattage sources of light. For example, a 40 watt tube light may be preferred to a 60 or 100 watt bulb. Similarly, a is-watt compact fluorescent bulb gives as much light as 60-watt incandescent bulb and lasts about 10 times higher.

2. Careful use of large electric or gas appliances, such as, stoves, refrigerators, washing machines and dryers can save a lot of energy. Clothes should be washed in cold or cool water rather than hot water. Sun dried clothes are more pleasant to wear and require no artificial energy for drying. Bake several things at once rather than reheating repeatedly. Using less hot water for bathing, lowering the themostat of the water heater and wrapping around it with an insulated blanket would reduce, energy consumption significantly. Keeping the refrigerator's door closed, regular defrosting (in case of non-frost-free refrigerators) to reduce the ice-build up that prevents the heat exchange system from working well also would reduce energy. Air conditioners and refrigerators with better condensers and heat exchangers save 25-50% of power costs.

3. Keep an eye on energy-use habits. Turn off lights, 1Vs, geysers, computers etc. when not in use.

4.Buy locally made, long lasting materials. Eat locally grown food mostly. Durability costs less than obsolescence.

5. Store and sell glass, metals and papers and compost organic wastes.

6. Take shorter-cooler showers: install water-saving faucets and shower heads. Stop faucet leaks, especially hot water.

7.Drive less and make lesser trips. Use telecommunications - telephone,...