TIPS for a SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLE

Everybody can contribute to REDUCE overall consumes by following these tips Turn off lights when natural light is enough Do not keep TV sets or electrical appliances in the position”stand-by” Do not keep mobile phones recharge wire in the plug because it consumes electricity Use low consume bulbes Do not keep warm food in the fridge because the electricity consume is highter

Turn off the oven 10 minutes before cooking times Use full loaded washing machines or clothes driers under a low temperature Buy low consume electrical appliances ( A+ ) Pressure-cook and use lids The clothes- drier must be used only when it is not sunny When brushing your teeth or shaving turn off the water tap

Have a shower and no a bath Drink cold water tap To water plants and wash cars use rainwater Put aluminium plates behind radiators Buy items with little packaging Make sided photocopies The purchase of single unit item ( 1 lt and not 1.5 lt water ) is advisable

Use biodegradable products Buy rechargeable or loose products Use reusable bags for shopping Buy seasonal products Go by bike or on foot Go by bus only once a week Do not use the car individually Remove rack off if not needed

Before throwing away, these objects can be REUSED Toys and clothes can be given to friends or relatives An “exchange “market of operational items can be promoted

Some items could be REPAIRED before being thrown away RECYCLING is essential: plastic, foil, paper,compost and waste such as batteries and medicines