Global warming, depletion of natural resources, increased carbon emission, pollution as well as corrupt and damaging human activities are the major concerns across the world. One of the ways to save our endangered environment is to “GO GREEN”. Going green means to pursue knowledge and practices that can lead to more environmental friendly and ecologically responsible decisions and lifestyles, which can help protect the environment and sustain its natural resources for current and future generations. It also means taking steps, whether big or small, to minimize the harm that made to the environment (including the carbon footprints you leave behind), as a result of inhabiting this planet.
In practice, going green means adopting five basic principles in our daily life as mentioned bellow.
- Reduce pollution
- Conserve resources
- Conserve energy
- Reduce consumption and waste
- Maintain the earth’s ecological balance
All five principles are important in protecting the environment from harm, as well as helping to ensure that the living of human and other creatures on this earth.