1. I created a recycling box to store all the recycle papers in the HOD room. I encourage the HODs to contribute recycle papers as well as use them. In fact, I put the recycled papers in the printer trays and inform HODs that whatever they're printing will be on recycled papers, unless they want fresh sheets of white paper, they will need to load in themselves. This idea was well-received. The school clerks also helped me collect recycle papers. They know I will always collect from them when the paper runs low. Eversince I take on the job to load recycled papers in the HOD room, it daunts on me the rate of our use of paper. We easily finished about one or two reams of paper a day (wonder what we print?).
2. I ususally don't print out circulars unless it's very necessary, so I'll read everything on the computer.
3. I bring my own water bottle to workshops or meetings so I don't use the styroaform cups. Anyway, I seldom drink coffee or tea, so I don't see the need of using the cups. As for styroaform plates, I do use them at times. Don't think I can bring along a plate everywhere I go.
4. I always bring my environmental bag around, so far I've put the bag to good use. Again, occassionally I still accept plastic bags (still trying to improve on this).
5. In school, I try to save electricity. I'll switch off the lights along the corridors in the day time. Sometimes, some itchy hands will switch them on again. I switch off fans and lights of classes when there is no one in class (I really hope the students can be more careful with this. I feel the pain when I see them wasting resources).
6. On Saturdays when I go back to school, if I'm alone, I don't switch on the air-cons but open the windows and doors and use the fan.
Well... that's about it. Definitely can do more. Still trying!
Disney made a documentary called Earth and it was launched on 22 April 2009 in America. Hope it comes to Singapore soon!
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