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GREEN QUARANTINE
By -Anusha
SAVING ENERGY RESOURCES both save energy resources and
AT HOME money.
It could begin with turning off the
taps when not needed, removing
dripping taps, and ensuring that the
washing machine load is full. These
simple techniques reduce pressure in
the sewage and prolong the lifespan
of rivers and lakes.
Switching off the lights and all kinds
of electronic devices when not needed
can save electricity significantly. Usage
of energy-efficient bulbs, dialing
Often the most expected things
happen at an unexpected time. It is down AC, using power strips to
hard to believe that there is a silver reduce energy at times when we do
lining to the all-consuming cloud- not use devices are some ways.
Covid19. Scientists are revealing the The efficiency of appliances can also
be checked by defrosting the freezer
magical ways in which the earth is
before ice builds up, dusting the filters
healing. It is reported that these subtle
changes that are happening to the of various appliances, turning off the
environment are because of the stove or microwave a little before to
utilize the residual heat efficiently, not
changes in the day to day human
allowing phones to charge overnight,
patterns of life. There are shreds of
sealing cracks and adding insulation to
evidence of reduced carbon dioxide
emissions leading to relatively lower gadgets are some efficient ways to cut
air pollution levels, significant changes down energy expenditure and costs.
With the extension of lockdown,
in the water resources due to a sharp
there are problems related to the
decline in tourism. But this does not
affordability and accessibility of
mean a completely positive impact on
the environment as the consumption vegetables. In such a situation,”
of basic domestic resources has blessed are those who have their little
backyard garden or a terrace garden”.
markedly increased. We can positively
With balanced and healthy organic
influence the reduction of carbon
choices at home, one need not worry
footprint and our utility bills by
adopting simpler techniques that can about a healthy diet and failing
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