For centuries, humans have played a role in the destruction of Mother Nature. While the effects of global warming are slowly being felt across the globe, the good news is that there are still ways in which you can help reverse these effects and start saving the Earth.
The United Nations and several other organizations across the globe are already calling out on policies to help save the Earth in response to climate change. While these groups are already working on policies, you can also reduce your footprint on the Earth's surface by starting within the comforts of your own home.
According to Real Simple, just changing some of your habits alone can have massive effects towards saving the Earth from complete destruction. A simple act such as closing the faucet when brushing your teeth can save gallons of water each year.
The outlet further suggested several tips that you can do at home to help save the environment. At home, you can easily reduce the release of carbon dioxide by getting yourself a programmable thermostat, which automatically shuts off when you're away from home.
You can also reduce your water consumption by up to 3,000 - 4,000 gallons per year by following these tips: try to do your laundry once a week instead of doing them once every day or every other day, use a water-filter so that tap water can be a source of drinking water, and skipping red meat once a week.
Skipping red meat? What does that have to do with saving water? According to Huffington Post, a hamburger alone takes as much as 660 gallons of water. This means that skipping on the meat and opting for fruits and vegetables can help save millions of gallons of water each year.
Hundreds of households are also swapping out their lawns for drought-resistant plants, as lawns can often consume a lot of water. Others are also trying to help save energy by going solar.
