15 ways to stop global warming

The “Wall of Thought“ is a way of bringing current matters to the publicity – it‘s a way of letting people think about important incidents, for example: Global Warming. Everybody knows this expression but almost nobody knows it‘s real meaning or feels responsible for it. A statement very often mentioned is: “I can‘t do anything about it anyway.“ But that‘s wrong! Every single person can help by paying regard to little things in the own household and even a lot of money can be saved.

We, nine students of the Art & Communication Design department of the AKI Enschede, try to bring these topics closer to the public. You can find a lot of information behind each household article that can help to stop the Global Warming and also to disencumber your wallet. Even children, the prospective beneficiaries of our world, supported us by bringing their meaning and visions of a better world on paper. You can find all information on our internetblog www.lichtuit.blogspot.com at any time.

To do something about it, just follow these 15 easy steps:
1 TV: Stand by – The appliance is in armed-state, so it does not have a function but still needs electricity.
2 Phone: The appliance should only be put on the charging-station when the battery is low.
3 Computer: Shut it down when you don’t use it.
4 Oven: It’s cheaper if you cook as much as possible in one time. Don‘t forget to put a lid on the pots.
5 Dishwasher: Modern energy dishwashers do not need so much energy as cleaning the dishes manual.
6 Garbage: Reduce your garbage by using plastic bags more than once.
7 Keys: Use the car less! Walk, use your bike, use public transport, form a carpool.
8 Cooling units: Don’t put the freezer or the cooling unit next to the oven or in the sun.
9 Microwave: Uses lots of energy, use it only if necessary.
10 Washingmachines: The higher the washing temperature the higher the waste of electricity.
11 Laundry dryer: Use a laundry dryer with an outgoing-airtube, run it only fully loaded.
12 Shampoo: Buy economy sized products, 2in1 packs, concentrates and refills.
13 Washbasin: Turn off water while brushing your teeth.
14 Shower: Showering is cheaper than bathing, replace your shower-head with a water-saving one.
15 Lamp: If you have energy-saving lightbulbs you can save up to 60 Euros a year.

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