ART OF GREEN LIVING

Dr. V.ShubhalaxmiGeneral ManagerBNHS, Conservation Education Center, Mumbai.

What to Expect?

• Learn about environment-friendly approaches in leading urban life- At home- At office- Outdoors

• Learn about environmental concepts- Ecological foot print- Eco-shopping- Eco- products- Advanced Locality Management- Rainwater harvesting system- Environmental Nonprofits

What is Sustainable Living?

• Sustainable living means living with an increasing awareness of how one’s daily choices effect the natural environment and taking action to reduce the impact.

• Overpopulation results into over consumption that depletes natural resources, making them unavailable for future generations and reduces the ability of the land to process the waste.

What is Ecological Footprint?

How big is Humanity Footprint?

“The report reveals humanity’s Ecological Footprint has more than doubled since 1966. In 2007, the most recent year for which data are available, humanity used the equivalent of1.5 planets to support its activities.

Even with modest UN projections for population growth, consumption and climate change, by 2030 humanity will need the capacity of two Earths to absorb carbon dioxide waste and keep up with natural resource consumption.

The figures released in the report illustrate the scope of the challenges humanity faces not only for preserving biodiversity, but also for halting climate change and meeting human development aspirations, such as reducing worldwide hunger and poverty.” (Source WWF, UK)

Who has the Largest Footprint?

How to Calculate your Footprint?

Visit http://calculator.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx

Greening at Home: Save

• Mumbai’s water supply comes from 6 reservoir lakes : Vihar lake, Tulsi lake, Tansa lake, Upper Vaitarna, Lower Vaitarna, and Bhatsa.

• Leakages and illegal water connections together account for the loss of 30 – 50% of water supply.

• The supply per day is now about 3,450 million liters, with a demand gap of at least 400 million.

• Per capita supply is dropping to an alarming 90l per person and day.

• Water therefore is now rationed in Mumbai, with residential water supply cut by 15% and commercial water supply cut by 30% for this season.

• Water Facts

Where does the water come from?

• “ Jungle Naadi ki Maa hai” alias Sanjay Gandhi National Park and Tansa Wildlife Sancturay

• Groundwater can take a human lifetime just to traverse a mile.

• Lack of open grounds in Mumbai

• If all the world's water were fit into a gallon jug, the fresh water available for us to use would equal only about one tablespoon.

Ways to Save

• Save water while brushing, bathing and washing

• Fix leaky taps• Fix water saving faucets• Choose medium water level in your

washing machine• Reuse kitchen waste water for

gardening.

How to Harvest Rain?

Greening at Home: Save

Power Facts• India consumes 15% of the world’s energy.• Coal remains the primary fuel in India’s energy profile,

accounting for more that half of total energy consumption in 2010.

• India is the only country that has an independent ministry to look after renewable and non-conventional energy resources, and has one of the largest national programmes to promote the use of solar energy.

• India is considered as the world leader in renewable energy as India ranks first in the use of solar cookers and biomass such as animal dung cakes.

You have Power to Save

• Buy BEE label gadgets• Switch on power saver modes in your electronic

gadgets and appliances• Switch on auto-switch off modes• Use some solar gadgets• Do not over-charge mobiles• Switch of switches when not in use• Switch off anything, anywhere, wherever you feel

appropriate

Garbage in Garbage Out

Ideal Situation

• Segregate your waste

Real Situation

• Dispose your waste properly

Advanced Locality Management

Keep your lanes clean and green

Greening at Workplace: Save Big 4

Green Banking and Investments

• Internet Banking• E-statements• Green Rewards• No ATM slips• Invest in environment

friendly industries• Donate for social causes

Green Shopping

• Buy environment friendly products

• Carry your own shopping bag

• Buy local produce• Buy energy efficient

appliances• Support local industries

Green Travel

• Buy fuel efficient cars• Book tickets online• Buy a Toll pass• Get regular PUC done• Avoid idling of the car• Avoid using AC wherever

possible• Plan vacation in wildlife

sanctuaries and national parks of India

• Support ecotourism.

Green Recreation

• Join any environmental group

• Volunteer in your free time

• Plan outdoor activities in woods with your family

• Prefer location with more natural setting than man-made settings

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