Holi is just around the corner & Rang Panchami at the next, so here are some things to keep in mind from environment point of view:
- Remeber the need of the hour (& every other hour in the queue): Save water.
- If you can, then go for Dry Holi. Indore has come up with an even better version: Tilak Holi.
- If you must use water, then try to keep the water wastage at a minimum.
- While kids are playing holi, be there to keep a vigil. That is not just important from safety point of view, it will put a little cap on amount of water being waste as well.
- If feasible, then arrange a gathering at some common place for playing Holi. This would significantly reduce the amount of water consumed.
- Go for herbal colours. Amount of water used to get rid of herbal colours is quite less than chemical colours.
- In case you are too reluctant to go out and purchase herbal colours, you can prepare some at home also.
- Apply lots of oil / moisturiser before going out to play colours.
- Wear full sleeve clothes, put on a cap or bandana also.
- If travelling then keep car windows closed.
- Avoid using two wheelers.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Electricity saving Tips - At Office
- Change your laptop's display setting for an optimum brightness; with full brightness the electricity consumption increases, hence the battery drains out quickly & need to recharge it increases. Same thoughts apply to mobile phones as well as your computer's monitor
- Switch off your monitor while leaving workplace
- Similarly, if you're listening to songs on your system, ensure to close the application (or put the currently playing song on pause) if you've to move away from the system for a while. The idea is minimum amount of hardware should be in use (preferably zero), when the user is not around
- If possible, preferably shut down your PC when leaving office
- Instead of keeping your laptop connected to main power supply continuously, do it only when required
- Same concept applies to charging your mobile phones also
- Whenever not using, shut down the PC or laptop; instead of putting it in sleep mode
- If you've to come to office on a holiday, then avoid bringing up the central air conditioning system (if feasible)
- Similarly, on a holiday, switch on the lights of only your area. I've seen people switching the lights on of entire hall, even during daytime
- Instead of using automatic hand dryer or paper towel in washrooms, go traditional - bring and use your own handkerchief
- Avoid lift, use stairs. Good for health also & might reduce medical bills as well :)
- Switch off your monitor while leaving workplace
- Similarly, if you're listening to songs on your system, ensure to close the application (or put the currently playing song on pause) if you've to move away from the system for a while. The idea is minimum amount of hardware should be in use (preferably zero), when the user is not around
- If possible, preferably shut down your PC when leaving office
- Instead of keeping your laptop connected to main power supply continuously, do it only when required
- Same concept applies to charging your mobile phones also
- Whenever not using, shut down the PC or laptop; instead of putting it in sleep mode
- If you've to come to office on a holiday, then avoid bringing up the central air conditioning system (if feasible)
- Similarly, on a holiday, switch on the lights of only your area. I've seen people switching the lights on of entire hall, even during daytime
- Instead of using automatic hand dryer or paper towel in washrooms, go traditional - bring and use your own handkerchief
- Avoid lift, use stairs. Good for health also & might reduce medical bills as well :)
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