The vision is to create a community, a movement, a state of mind that revolves around creating a better world through promoting sustainable products and ideas, and to espouse a kinder and gentler way to do business, create communities and grow.
We believe there are many like-minded individuals who want to save our world and support our communities. Join our register today and show you care! Our aim is to get over 1,000 supporters before the next edition, so spread the word in any way you can -Twitter, Facebook, BBM, Google + or simply talking to your friends.
Log into www.theplanetarians.com and sign the register, post a blog or simply share your ideas. We would love to hear from you.
Simple ways to take action today:
• Instead of throwing away your old newspapers, use them as gift wrapping paper
• Recycle, recycle, and recycle some more! Buy three bins and label them: Paper, Waste and Other
• Join the paperless environment. The less paper that is used, the fewer trees will be cut down
• Keep your A/C temperature at a constant 24° to maximize efficiency
• Plant a herb garden or grow your own vegetables
Does anyone know?
•What happens to food that is not consumed at restaurants and food courts? Does it get thrown away?
•What happens to the glass and cans that are thrown into the large recycling containers at various points across the city? Do they really go through a recycling process or are the contents dumped into a landfill?
If you know the answers, post your comments on www.theplanetarians.com
Recycling, saving the planet, becoming a volunteer or donating to a good cause can become significant habits and are small ways we can start contributing to improving conditions around us.
Remember, we only have one planet, and we need to take care of it.
Here’s a tip: Become a volunteer and show someone that you care.
40 Ideas: To start you off, we have given you 40 ways to save the planet. Tear out the 2012 Planetarians calendar from the centre pages and stick it in a highly visible place. Share the ideas with your family members…and live them at home and at work every day.
This month’s Eco-Super Heroes: A big shout out to schools like Abu Dhabi Indian School and The Cambridge High School Abu Dhabi for taking early strides to promote green living. Environment clubs in schools are the best way to get students involved and teach them how to protect the environment from a young age.
Compiled by Xenia Swarts
