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hi all,

some more green living tips.

Start going green from ur garden!
Water the garden early in the morning or late in the evening. This reduces water loss due to evaporation. Don’t overwater the garden. Water only till the soil becomes moist, not soggy.

Explore water efficient irrigation systems. Sprinkler irrigation and drip irrigation can be adapted to garden situations .

Make your garden lively - plant trees and shrubs which will attract birds. You can also put p nest boxes and put food.

Try growing sturdy grass in bare patches of land , and convince people in your neighbourhood to do so too.

Put waste to work in your garden- sweep the fallen leaves and flowers into flower beds or under shrubs . This will increase soil fertility and also reduce the need for frequent watering.

If you have little space in your garden , you could make a compost pit to turn organic waste from the kitchen and garden to soil enriching manure .

Don't use chemicals in the garden - as they will eventually end up in the sea and can upset the delicate balance of lifecycles.

Organic and environmentally friendly fertilisers and pesticides are available - organic gardening reduces pollution and is better for wildlife.

While Shopping

Buy fruit and vegetables that are in season to help reduce enormous transport costs resulting from importing produce and, where possible, choose locally produced food.

When buying fish look out for a variety of non-endangered species and buy local fish if possible.

Prefer vegetarian options for your meals.

On-line Shopping

Purchase solar powered products.

Send e-cards, if you can, rather than buy paper cards.

Shop online, not only will this reduce fuel consumption and emissions by not driving to the shops, but each time you buy something on-line WWF receive a donation. You may even buy products from the nature shop.At your workplace .

During Holidays

Go on holiday during the off-peak period to prevent over straining resources - you'll also avoid the crowds.

Find out about your destination before you go on holiday - it may be an environmentally sensitive area. Doing this will also ensure you are informed of what to see and any local customs.

Don't travel by air if you can avoid it because air travel uses up large amounts of fossil fuels and creates greenhouse gases.

Avoid taking things on holiday that you will throw away.
Dispose of any rubbish responsibly - it can be hazardous to wildlife.

Ask your travel agent or tour operator what they are doing to be environmentally responsible.

Use public transport, cycle or walk instead of using a car.
Use facilities and trips run by local people whenever possible.
Don't be tempted to touch wildlife and disturb habitats whether on land, at the coast or under water.

Be careful what you choose to bring home as a holiday souvenir. Many species from coral and conch shells to elephants and alligators are endangered because they are killed for curios or souvenirs.

Don’t leave any rubbish at the beach - turtles are often killed by plastic bags they've mistaken for jellyfish and many items take years to degrade as well as being dangerous.

Boats and jet-skis create noise and chemical pollution which is disturbing to wildlife - don't keep the engine running unnecessarily.
Try these to make a difference.