8. Use the Geyser Efficiently
Bathe in quick succession and switch off the geyser.
Advantages:
Reduce annual CO2 emissions by 344 kg per household
Reduce annual electricity bills by Rs. 1676
9. Reduce the Temperature Setting on the Geyser
Geysers come with a factory setting of 60°C but you need water at only 40°C for a comfortable bath.
Advantages:
Reduce annual CO2 emissions by 172 kg per household
Reduce annual electricity bills by Rs. 838
10. Eat Together
Heat food at one go to reduce unnecessary use of microwave oven for just 5 minutes a day.
Advantages:
Reduce annual CO2 emissions by 30 kg per household
Reduce annual electricity bills by Rs. 146
11. Use a Cold Cycle in the Washing Machine
Ensure proper temperature controls in washing machines.
Advantages:
Reduce annual CO2 emissions by 98 kg per washing machine
Reduce annual electricity bills by Rs. 478
12. Switch Off Appliances at the Plug Point
Switch off the TV, Set top box and DVD player at the plug, not with a remote.
Advantages:
Reduce annual CO2 emissions by 106 kg per household
Reduce annual electricity bills by Rs. 518
B.Trees & Paper
1. Use Paper Only When Required
(a) Reduce printing by just one ream of paper a month.
Advantages:
Reduce annual CO2 emissions by 87 kg for every user
(b) Just 50 sheets of double-sided printing a month.
Advantages:
Reduce annual CO2 emissions by 8.7 kg
2. Request for e-Statements
Advantages:
Reduce annual CO2 emissions by 5.22 kg for every user
3. Do Not Use Fresh Paper for Rough Work
100 students doing rough work on one-side used paper instead of fresh paper.
Advantages:
Reduce annual CO2 emissions by 870 kg for every 100 students
4. Use and Pass on Textbooks
100 students use and pass on their 10 well-maintained textbooks to juniors.
Advantages:
Reduce annual CO2 emissions by 870 kg for every 100 students
5. Plant Trees
One tree can sequester anywhere between 3.66 to 10 kg of carbon dioxide every year. Plant and nurture 50 trees.
Advantages:
Reduce annual CO2 emissions by 183-500 kg every year for 100 years
C.Transportation
1. Carpool to Work
Every small car that goes off the road reduces CO2 emissions and fuel costs.
Advantages:
Reduce annual CO2 emissions by 1321 kg
Reduce annual fuel cost by Rs. 29,352
2. Take a Bus to School
Use transport provided by school.
Advantages:
Reduce annual CO2 emissions by 477 kg
Reduce annual fuel cost by Rs. 6941
3. Get Driven to Work… in a Bus
Advantages:
Reduce annual CO2 emissions by 1194 kg
Reduce annual fuel cost by Rs. 29352 if you use the company bus
4. Put on Your Walking Shoes for Short Trips
Advantages:
Reduce annual CO2 emissions by 11 to 48 kg per vehicle
Reduce annual fuel cost by Rs. 242 to 1071
