We all love our planet but what can we do to help us preserve it?

Global warming is a much more important subject than most of us think. I believe that the majority of humans will only see the importance of global warming when they are actually getting hurt by the process. We all need to be aware of the amount of co2 emissions that we are producing and what the effects are. Our planet is our life! Our future is our children!

So what can we do to help the future generations before its too late? Start looking for a new planet? Or… Just take some simple steps in order to reduce the global warming phenomenon. Which is easier said than done for some people but if we all participate then I am sure we can save the world!

Energy saving around the home

Do not leave appliances on standby. Almost half of the power used to supply the average tv is used when it is on standby! You can save more than 70% of the energy lost just by fitting double glazing! Use energy saving light bulbs! Simple! Be more aware on what your thermostat is getting up to. You could save a nice little sum of money if install a programmable thermostat. Also, move your thermostat down 2° in winter and up 2° in summer. This could save about 2,000 pounds of carbon dioxide a year with this simple adjustment. Take a shower instead of a bath. Simple!

Its not rocket science guys!

Energy saving on the road

You can reduce CO2 emissions by changing how you drive. Click here for tips on eco-driving!

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Why not plant a tree? Or save a forest! Support renewable energy projects. Get your school or business to be more green. Eat fresh, organic and locally grown food. Or become a vegetarian!

What? Become a vegetarian!?

Yeah, why not? Because you love a nice and succulent medium/rare steak? Become a vegetarian. This is arguably the best way to reduce global warming in our lifetimes (please do not be too rude in your comments on this article). Albert Einstein said it himself ‘Nothing will benefit human health and increase the chances for survival of life on Earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet.’ I could go on with some more quotes about vegetarianism by well respected leaders (contact me if you want to hear them), but for now lets get on with some facts.

Methane is 21 times more powerful than the greenhouse gas CO2. Animal agriculture produces more than 100 million tons of methane a year. This methane is produced in the digestive processes of livestock, it may be a small amount of methane from each cow but this planet does have a lot of cows! And because cows eat a huge amount of grass and they have multiple stomachs this causes them to produce a large amount of methane, which they exhale with every breath.

If we eliminate our consumption of animal products by becoming vegetarian then we could eliminate the main producer of methane. I am not suggesting that we kill all of the cows! But once we all participate in being a veggie then we need not produce as many cows, which will result in lower amounts of global warming. Easy!

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Aidan (31 Posts)

Internet entrepreneur, web services, marketing consultant, WowWe video marketing rep, eco warrior with Wikaniko and now dabbling with property investing!

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Internet entrepreneur, web services, marketing consultant, WowWe video marketing rep, eco warrior with Wikaniko and now dabbling with property investing!

24 Comments

Lynn Jones February 11, 2011 at 4:14 am

Aiden, You have offered some excellent ways to preserve our planet. I am in agreement with you on most of your points, but I have never heard that reasoning for becoming a vegetarian. Very interesting indeed. We need people like you to keep us informed and real about what we are doing to our planet and what we can do to help keep it nice. I have to confess though, in all sincerity, becoming a vegetarian is not a choice of mine. :) But whatever floats your boat...hey, go for it! All the best to you and keep the great information coming! Blessings, Lynn
Dena-Lynn February 15, 2011 at 8:54 pm

Hi Aidan, Going green, I agree, is definitely easy to do and I'm glad that more and more of us are doing our part to save the planet. I've realized that once you take those small steps - like unplugging appliances when not in use and consequently realize the immediate cost savings benefit, it's motivating to continue to reduce your carbon footprint to enjoy further savings. It's a win-win that many can relate to now. It's wonderful that you're spreading the word :) Dena
Aidan February 16, 2011 at 11:43 am

Thanks Dena! Love the feedback as always. Glad to hear you are doing your part. That is all we need, everyone to do their part.
Aidan February 16, 2011 at 11:45 am

Thanks Lynn, Glad you dropped by. Maybe I have planted the seed of you becoming a vegetarian. You never know! :)
Steve Shoemaker February 17, 2011 at 4:29 am

Dena I can definitely agree with you that we need to do all we can to limit our carbon footprint. To much pollution for sure but I am not giving up my steaks. Steve
Christine Casey February 19, 2011 at 7:45 pm

Hi Aidan ~ Some great tips on how to save electricity. One that I agree with is to not leave products on stand-by. I do my part by turning off extra lighting, not going overboard with the thermostat, and unplugging items not currently in use. :-) Christine
The GREAT Edward February 20, 2011 at 4:06 am

Hey Aidan, Thanks for sharing these great tips. We can all use some reminders and things that we can do to reduce the amount of consumption we have on things. The western world is sure driven by the want and desire to consume more and more each day. Make it a great day! God Bless, The GREAT Edward!
Emma February 23, 2011 at 10:35 am

Hi Aidan, I love these planet saving tips and couldn't agree with you more! I became vegan mainly because of the planet (dairy industry is a massive impact as well as meat). Good job in making people aware of the little things they can do to help our planet, which to date, we haven't taken very good care of. Emma :-)
Mike Sweeney February 26, 2011 at 10:50 am

Hi Aiden, Going or getting greener is a topic of interest today. Between energy alternatives and natural methods, I hope we'll see some improvements around the world. A long process but very important non the less. You've made some good points here. Mike Sweeney - TSA
Wellness & Health February 26, 2011 at 6:29 pm

Excellent post, Aidan. I live and support green and organic lifestyle. I love being green. Not only does it feel good that we're helping preserve our Mother Earth but feeling good and becoming healthy from consuming organic and all-natural food and products is my biggest motivation. Way to go on being green and educating others to be green as well! Cherrie Bautista
Aidan February 28, 2011 at 11:39 pm

Thanks Cherrie!
Mandy Swift March 1, 2011 at 12:05 pm

Hi Aidan, stumbled across your blog and wanted to stop and say 'thanks' for the timely reminders. It's a topic very close to my heart. 'Saving the planet'doesn't have to be a mission reserved for super heroes. If all of us did our bit, there would be no problem. We can all be eco-warriers in our own back yard!
Aidan March 5, 2011 at 2:47 pm

That's right Mandy! We can all do our bit and be mindful about our planet. Thanks for the comment!
Dr. Adam Sheck March 5, 2011 at 10:54 pm

Aidan, Thanks so much for creating a place to express some higher consciousness for the planet. I'm not great at it, though I do my best, trying to be energy conscious and drinking my green smoothie each day with minimal dead cow ingestion. Take care, Adam P.S., got an error message the your version of CommentLuv needs to be updated, doesn't work.
Nicole Rushin March 6, 2011 at 1:55 am

It is amazing that there are still people that argue the fact of global warming. We all have to do our part. I wonder what the health effects are for people who live around large dairy farms?
Shari Weiss March 6, 2011 at 7:06 am

Gardening of all kinds works for me!
Pearly Quah March 10, 2011 at 5:04 am

Hi Aidan, Ok..I have a habit of leaving my TV and Computer on standby mode ! You have just made me realized that those things should be turn off! So nice of you :-) Honestly, I don't like meat but I love seafood :-)Not very encouraging, right ? Best of all is that we switched off our electric power for 1 hour on Earth Day :-) So, we also do our part too ! Aidan, thanks for sharing. Cheers Pearly
Perry A Davis Jr March 11, 2011 at 6:18 pm

Aidan, you are correct if we all would take some of these simple steps that you suggest we would see great improvement. As for as being a vegetarian, my decision was for health reasons. Not eating animal products and using some natural supplements prevented me from taking a statin drug. Perry A Davis Jr Music City USA
Angela Arnold March 17, 2011 at 4:47 pm

Love this post. Most of the problems we are encountering now, are problems of our own making. The challenge and the opportunity is to do the right thing now. Wonderful post. We can and should all do our share. I am in the process of losing weight and writing a blog about my experiences. I am eating a large percentage of raw foods, and I love it. Thanks for this post. Angela
jodi lee March 18, 2011 at 7:06 pm

Aidan - great list of tips! The small things really add up, don't they? For your readers who are freaking out over becoming vegetarian, they can simply cut back. Have a couple meatless dinners a week. It helps. Also, I choose humane, anti-biotic free, grass fed, naturally raised meats. The impact on the planet is less, the animals are happy, and I directly support farmers. Jodi from theEcoBlogger
Lorri Ratzlaff@inspiredintoaction March 26, 2011 at 3:54 pm

I love your passion for our planet Aidan! It's really refreshing to come across your blog and have someone NOT writing about network marketing or tips and tricks. I myself am focused on mindset for success (and not just money), but yours is so very unique, I love that!! Keep up your work and your passion! You are going far (if you haven't already!) :)
Trevor Barrett April 2, 2011 at 9:21 am

There is so much that we can do to help save our planet if we all do our little bit. Let me ask people whether or not they turn off the tap while they are cleaning their teeth each time. It is such a simple thing to do but I bet that the vast majority leave it running. If everyone just did a few simple things like this it would be a great help. Of course we still have to convince the governments in the world to stop the major energy wastes happening... Trevor Barrett´s last [type] ..My Solution To Global Warming If It Exists
Aidan April 2, 2011 at 7:45 pm

Thanks Trevor, I used to live with someone that would leave the tap running while brushing his teeth. It is madness! One step at a time is all it takes.
Glenribbeen October 3, 2011 at 12:13 pm

Phantom-power (units left on stand-by) isn't as widely appreciated as it should be especially as a major source of FIRE in homes. I used to run a painting and restoration business in the Netherlands and we had 'regular work' renovating homes after TV (mostly) fires where the heat builds-up in the unit and the dust (initially) catches fire. This leads to the plastic burning and filthy smoke destroying all paint and furnishings in the room - before the fire spreads to carpet, curtains etc. Two points; firstly phantom power costs money and energy. By switching off the TV and all other units at night + DVD, satellite box (especially) we save enough to pay for a holiday and more besides, plus we save that much much more of the dwindling supplies + we don't worry about fire-hazard when we're out or in bed. Whatever the costs in power-savings, the cost of renovation and furniture etc in a housefire is of course enormous compared to the cost of a simple switch to turn everything off. One last point - remember what started the fire - heat and DUST. Vacuum around and behind all electrical appliances especially at the air-intakes. By vacuuuming your speakers you'll eliminate that annoying crackle that mars the music - what causes it - DUST.