Saving Planet Earth

As you all should know by now, finally the government and media are starting the 'save planet earth' campaign. Although it's a little late but better than never. I always felt my own country is not doing enough if you really compare with Japan which has already started their recycling habit way years back. It's so hard to recycle in singapore. The recycling bin are limited... and dirty too. Lucky for me, there's a recycling bin near my workplace. I now make an effort to keep those unwanted papers, waiting for an opportunity to throw them into the recycling bin. The amount of wasted paper in my dept is simply horrendous. The habit is developed by my latest boss who crush paper which was only printed one side into his bin conveniently. My first boss on the other hand demands everyone to use recycled paper. And he keeps the plain paper in his office till they turn yellow. I use to order 20 reams of paper a week. Now, we're using 60 reams.

I think I can go on and on about wastage and all, I myself is guilty of not doing enuff. So here's a few stuff (i can think of) that everyone can do their little part to keep the earth going abit longer:

1. Do not use straws.
2. Do not encourage the use of plastic bag. Put your purchase items into your bag.
3. Switch off all electrical appliances when not in use. (save money too)
4. Recycle. (one soft drink can = 3 hours of tv)
5. Walk, dun drive if it's a short distance. Share transportation.
6. Turn your air-con up a few degrees. Even better, turn it off.
7. Use rechargable battery.
8. If you hand wash your clothes, use the water to flush your toilet.
9. Use both sides of the paper.

Any more ideas?