A SMALL STEP FOR A MAN, ONE GIANT LEAP FOR MANKIND"

Change your habits and takes a step toward a more sustainable lifestyle

Reduce, reuse and recycle, take this simple law of the 3R and give a big step to care for the planet. Reduce, reuse and recycle, take this simple law of the 3R and give a big step to care for the planet.

Of the nearly 20 million tons of urban waste generated annually in our cities more than 65% may be recyclable into new uses.

Separation at source of waste that we generate every day in our homes is essential for the recycling process: on the one hand, because it facilitates the recovery of certain materials and allow their return to the cycle of production and consumption; on the other hand, because it benefits the environment in general, since saving the natural resources necessary for the manufacture of virgin raw.

When you go shopping you do not forget to take your cart or cloth bag reusable.

Reuse bags that have given you. It tries to reject the bags you don't need. Products in family-sized, they are what will be, generate less waste per unit of product.

I chose the products using only the necessary packing to ensure the quality and safety of what they buy.

I preferred the containers made from renewable raw materials. On paper, cardboard and derivatives of wood look having the certificate of sustainable forest FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) management. It means that the use of the tree as raw does not generate desertification or reduction of native forests.

Separate your waste. You can start with dry and wet. Find out if the urban recovery pass in your neighborhood. More information at www.dondereciclo.org

Use cloth napkins, handkerchiefs and reusable coffee filters. Use refillable ink cartridges. I printed only what is strictly necessary, and used double-sided sheets. The expired medicines or you go no longer need, delivered at the pharmacy.

Do not throw your organic waste, can compost (also known as fertilizer or soil fertilized) and use it for your plants and garden.

Try to buy food produced as close as possible to your town because that way you save packaging and transport.

"Rechargeable" containers reduce the generation of waste. I chose sprays that have information on label. Those where you see "CFC" do not harm the ozone layer.

Used mixed devices (batteries and network), plug them whenever you can. The batteries power costs up to 450 times more which supplies the network.

If you need to use batteries opt for rechargeable since they will be generating less waste.

Do not throw clothes or shoes in good condition simply because "already don't like you". It may be useful to other people.

You can also reuse your useless clothes for other uses such as dishcloths and several things that you can do if you release your creativity.

Only 3% of the water in the world is drinking, used as fair and necessary to your everyday life.

Around 1.1 billion people worldwide lack access to drinking water sources. On average, people use per day 190 liters of water, and more than two-thirds of the water consumed in the home are used in the bathroom. Flush a toilet, for example, consumes between 7.5 and 26.5 litres of water. During a five-minute shower is used between 95 to 190 liters of water.

That is why we need to take a step towards a rational and solidarity water consumption, in a way to ensure a sustainable supply both in time and in space.

Monitor keys and pipes in your home and repair leakage. A Quill dripping wasted more than 75 litres of water per day.

Watering the garden early in the morning or in the evening to prevent evaporation of the water.

Place a plate under the pots, helps maintain moist soil for a longer time.

Fill the washing machine and the dishwasher at maximum capacity. If you can renew your washing machine/dishwasher buy one of low consumption and uses short wash cycle. It is not necessary to use hot water to achieve a good laundry.

Do not use a hose to wash the car or the sidewalk. You can use a bucket and reduce your water consumption by 1,800 litres.

Use a bowl for washing fruits and vegetables and makes use of the water for watering the plants.

Use little water for cooking vegetables. The flavor and nutritional value is lost with the water.

When you wash your dishes, place the CAP. In this way, it can be to save up to 80 liters of water. You also try to close the bobbin while you enjabonas, you'll reduce your consumption in 4.536 liters.

Minimize the use of hot water since it not only save water but also energy.

Not fill the kettle to the mate, tea or coffee. You try to shower in 5 minutes. You can save up to 1,700 litres of water. Close the tap while you brush you teeth. You can reduce your consumption in 317,94 litres.

If you are going to change your bathroom equipment is placed a toilet with two types of discharge. You'll save water, energy and money.

If you disconnect the electrical appliances you don't use can Save up to 75% of the electricity that spends your House.

Energy is the engine of the world, that use electric power to operate almost all electrical appliances in our home, school or Office. The rational use of electric energy can contribute both to the reduction of your expenses and to the improvement of the environment. In that sense, energy efficiency is the minimisation of the amount of energy consumed to achieve an energy service. Optimization and utilization of its use, is what brings about a reduction in the use of fossil fuels and as a result the decrease of greenhouse gas emissions.

Try ironing the most possible flip clothing, thus avoiding wasting energy whenever the iron must heat up.

Controls do not accumulate ice in the refrigerator walls, since it hinders performance, and increases consumption up to 20%. Tries to not open it and close it unnecessarily, since it generates higher energy consumption.

Test thaw food in the refrigerator, that's going to help keep cool inside without using the engine.

Take advantage of the maximum allowed amount of clothes to be washed; If you put more, you risk engine, and if you put fewer clothes, wastes electricity and water. The washing machine half load programs, decrease power consumption.

Cleaning the filter you allow an optimum operation of the washing machine and you also save energy.

Performs rinse with cold water. It is best to avoid the use of hot water because energy is spent.

If you have to winterize the environments I chose 24 as fixed temperature. You save energy, money and not going to generate so many greenhouse gases.

Put the water heater thermostat between 55 - 60 C, so you avoid warm water first and then return to cool it with cold water.

Remember that it is sometimes easier to wrap up a little more, for example with clothes of wool, which have to be climbing the heating all the time.

Regularly clean the air conditioning filters, you'll save 10% energy. Avoid opening the oven door to check the status of the food; Once you do you'll lose temperature.

Wait at least 10 minutes before using the oven and defrost foods before cooking.

Remember to turn off the light when you are not at your desk or workstation.

Make the most of natural light. Change your desktop in place if necessary.

It turns off your computer if you're not going to be for more than one hour. You can also set the screen to turn off when not in use.

Reduces the brightness of your monitor: the brightest mode consumes twice the energy that the mode with less brightness.

If you earn printing and photocopying work you'll save more energy. If you change to new equipment, make sure that you incorporate energy saving options.

Turn off air conditioning systems when rooms are empty or alert Manager to do so.

Use the stairs instead of the elevator. In addition it is very good for your health!

Do not travel if you really isn't essential. Leverages the phone, e-mail, video conferencing whenever possible.

You try to use the car as little as possible, and when you do, share the journey with others. If the distance is short you can go cycling or walking.

A journey by car from less than 3 km, pollutes more since the engine is cold, and its combustion is not optimal.

Mobilize you with public transport such as trains, subways, and collective.