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The Top Ten Planet Earth Resolutions
Again, I’ll veer away from the chronology of my Top Ten postings, mainly because the topic is timely, and the most common comment from the previous post (which became part of WordPress Freshly Pressed, yay!) is that it shouldn’t stop at switching off the lights for an hour. And I totally agree. So here are some possible resolutions (and some not-so-serious ones, just to lend some levity) that could be applied by regular folk like you and me. A lot of these are doable, and not those grand gestures that are difficult to maintain. Who knows, some of these could end up as part of your daily habits?
March 24, 2011 → The Top Ten Planet Earth Resolutions
Rhbadidles – Whether its mine or not, it’s my responsibility to make sure trash is put in its right place.
Trashkirs 10 – When watching videos, watch as a family, and not alone, to prevent repeat viewings.
Poljeffrey – Pee in the shower.
Yogidapogi – Our toilet bowl rule at home: “If it’s yellow, let it mellow; if it’s brown, flush it down.”
Sgt Patatas – Don’t burn dried leaves in your backyard. It’s against the clean air act. Just bury them in the soil.
MelC – Why turn the air-conditioning full blast in the office, then have everyone wear thick jackets? Adjust it to the right temperature.
Bochokoi – 3R’s – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Add one more R: Refuse. Refuse stuff that you do not need that may just end up as trash.
Amhearst Ureign Stop picking seashells on the seashore, refuse to purchase any seashell products and stop bringing home sand from the beach.
Mau – In our company, we implement a no overtime Friday, so electricity is turned off early.
Poljeffrey – Instead of using poison to kill rats and insect killers, just use traps.
Raqueliraqs – Stop smoking. The factory producing it makes pollution, as well as the zillion chemicals you inhale and exhale into the air.
Laranessaaaa – After brewing, instead of throwing coffee grounds, use it as fertilizer. It also prevents stray cats from pooping there.
Sonnkien – It’s better to use lotion than promote population explosion.
Iamaileensp – I love Bench’s idea of making Wednesdays a day na “bawal ang mapapel at plastic”. You have to bring your own bag to put your purchases in.
Super Jellie – Here in Bermuda, we collect rainwater from our limestone roofs, which act as natural water purifiers.
The Wunderdog – Lessen noise pollution: quit talking and start doing something.
Nicole Eunice – Plant a tree every chance you get.
The Wunderdog – I’ve been doing this even before the MMDA started the campaign: “Maliit na basura, ibulsa muna”.
Aldouskim – Go to outer space and live there. Mother earth doesn’t need more people.
Caris MontesaI – Support environmental signature campaigns like http://www.no2miningpalawan.com. You can help without getting up from your seat.
No name – My mom uses our old car tires as plant boxes for our veggie garden.
Doc.Ian – Unplug appliances not in use: the “STANDBY” mode, although not “ON”, still consumes electricity.
The Wunderdog – There are apps now which give you the option to automatically shut down your computer after it’s done downloading.
Humdinger – Subscribe to those online billing statement services. Less paper, less trees chopped down.
Mary Grace – Politely remind litterbugs to dispose of their trash properly.
No name – Muntinlupa City has a no-plastic policy, Pasig City has a no straw Friday.
MasterBather – When checking balance before withdrawing, don’t get a receipt for the balance inquiry. Get only the final receipt.
Acer – My pest control company advocates lesser reliance on pesticide and integrate instead: sanitation, structural pest proofing and educating clients on pest biology.
Dennis Pinch – Bathe with a friend, in the dark.
Joti – Bathe with your pets, to save on water.
Blitzkrieg – The earth weighs 6.6 septillion tons. Don’t make it heavier by being fat. Avoid overeating.
SPY Shadow – Even if we live in the province, we don’t burn our garbage.
Tydy – No smoking after sex policy.
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