As we begin to enjoy the perks of summer, from hot days in the sun to outdoor activities, it’s easy to forget that perhaps it shouldn’t be quite as warm as it is. Global warming is an ongoing issue, amongst many environmental concerns plaguing the news; more and more animals are becoming endangered and our pollution levels are continuously rising.
Alternate your transport
As a result, the push to “go green” isn’t surprising with many of us wanting to do all we can to support our environment and the wonderful creatures in it.
The experts at PIWOP, the price drop alert tool, know how important it is to look after the planet, not only for us but the animals in it. Their whole business was built on the premise of helping users save money and when they do, a small donation can also be made to save the planet!
Here are their simple tips to help you become more eco-friendly in your everyday life.
Recycle
Probably the easiest and most obvious way of saving the planet is recycling. This doesn’t just mean paper and plastic anymore, nearly every type of material can now be recycled. The UK is heading towards a zero-waste economy and many councils have even made it a requirement that residents recycle everything possible.
However, a lot of people also think recycling is just for kitchen and food waste, but it can apply to any household object. For example, instead of binning unwanted clothes, give them to a charity shop or instead of chucking the broken toaster, take it to the scrap metal heap.
Alternate transport
An increase in the popularity of bigger 4X4 cars with bigger engines means more emissions are produced. As such, there is a push for people to own electric cars and if you can’t do that then simply try to create a smaller carbon footprint by using your vehicles less. Look into car sharing if you drive to work every day or make an effort to walk or cycle to places where possible.
Lights out
Another easy way you can save the planet is by saving energy. Making simple changes like switching off lights when you walk out of a room or turning off electricals when they’re not in use makes all the difference. You could also invest in some energy saving light bulbs that are just as bright but use up less electricity. Again, many councils have supported this initiative by changing the bulbs in street lights, turning off every second lamppost or having them off completely after a certain time at night.
Shop eco
Businesses are starting to become environmentally conscious and putting in place eco-friendly policies. For example, PIWoP’s nominated charity is the WWF that works on wilderness preservation and the reduction of human impact on the environment. The charity has a focus on pandas, which PIWoP has tied in to with their branding.
When you download the price drop alert tool on your tablet or desktop, you are able to create lists of products you may have your eye on and enter the price you are willing to pay for them. The PIWoP tool will track these and you will receive a PANDA alert (Price Alert Notificaton at Desired Amount) when any item reaches or goes below this price point. If you choose to buy and save money, you can then donate to the WWF to say thank you to those clever Pandas that saved you money!
The support of these types of charities are vital to their survival and to help them continue with the good work they do. This information is easily accessible for consumers, so you can take a look at a company’s eco policies before giving them your business.
For more information on PIWoP’s policies, visit: https://piwop.com/tellmemore
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