how to protect environment

How can we contribute to caring for the environment

Have you ever thought that your daily actions affect the health of the environment? Here you will find some ideas that you can put into practice from your work, home, or wherever you are.

 

Protecting the environment is everyone's responsibility, each one from home, at work or school, and from society in general. Companies also play an important role as promoters of good habits and have a role in leading by example to promote a sense of environmental responsibility for the benefit of all.

 

As individuals, we have the mission of joining these good examples and putting them into practice, because even the smallest actions have a great impact.

 

 From WWF Peru we propose some actions that contribute to fulfilling the objective of contributing to the care of the environment, so that you can implement them from home, from your company, or from wherever you are:

 

Reduce energy consumption: it is recommended to use electronic equipment that is efficient, with a high-level energy label, such as 'A', which represents a considerable saving in energy consumption, as well as a greater contribution to the environment. Also, avoid keeping devices that are not fulfilling their function plugged in. You can use a power strip to make your life easier and save energy.

Implement recycling policies: everything starts at home, check what type of waste you generate and share the collected goods with organizations dedicated to recycling or collecting used items. On the other hand, regardless of the sector where the company you work for operates, it is key to have a policy of reusing, recycling or donating when it comes to equipment or furniture to reduce the footprint and collaborate with those who need it.

 Raising awareness and providing information: citizens have the opportunity to be agents of change towards a more sustainable reality, in schools, neighbourhoods or communities. They can contribute by promoting and informing about circular economies, reducing pollution and raising awareness in society to make ecological decisions. Respect for the environment must also be part of the company culture.

Minimising the impact of the carbon footprint: wherever you are, you can avoid the use of plastic containers and bags, be efficient in water consumption, plant trees, take care of nature, among others. As a collaborator, you can propose measures to encourage the use of public transport, motorless vehicles or carpooling between several workers, to achieve the least possible impact and protect the environment in daily mobilisations.

Resource efficiency: paper is a resource that is often wasted arbitrarily and has a great ecological impact.  In that case, suggest that your workplace use recycled paper and FSC-certified stationery that promotes the circular economy and the reuse of materials, avoiding pressure on forests, and also install collection points both in the office and at home, etc.

Make it fun: propose challenges or even games in your home or workplace to encourage responsible consumption of resources, it is also an effective way to involve as many people as possible.

 

Caring for the environment is in our hands and it is simpler than many people think. Contributing with small actions will become big changes in the long term for all living beings that inhabit the planet. 

 



Have you ever thought that your daily actions affect the health of the environment? Here you will find some ideas that you can put into practice from your work, home, or wherever you are.