WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY - 5TH JUNE

World Environment Day is commemorated each year on 5th June. It is one of the principal vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and action.

The World Environment Day slogan for 2008 is "Kick the Habit! Towards a Low Carbon Economy". Recognising that climate change is becoming the defining issue of our era, UNEP is asking countries, companies and communities to focus on greenhouse gas emissions and how to reduce them. The World Environment Day will highlight resources and initiatives that promote low carbon economies and life-styles, such as improved energy efficiency, alternative energy sources, forest conservation and eco-friendly consumption.

The TelecomWave.com & CampusBuzzIndia.com Group is committed towards this Global Concern. We at Group CSR are suggesting a few simple steps to reduce our carbon footprints.

Actions You Can Take at the Office

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Recycle office paper, newspapers, beverage containers, electronic equipment and batteries. Reducing, reusing, and recycling in your office helps conserve energy, and reduces pollution & greenhouse gas emissions from resource extraction, manufacturing, and disposal. You can reduce, reuse and recycle at the office by using two-sided printing and copying; buying supplies made with recycled content; and recycling used printer cartridges.

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. Manage office equipment effectively to utilize energy better and save

Office equipment and electronics use energy even when idle or on stand-by. To save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions at work, always activate the power management features on your computer and monitor, unplug laptop power cords when not in use and turn off equipment and lights at the end of the day. Consider using a power strip that can be turned off when you're done using your computers, printers, wireless routers and other electronics.

Look for ENERGY STAR qualified products for the Office

When buying new products for your office at work or at home, get the features and performance you want and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful air pollutants. Look for ENERGY STAR qualified office equipment, such as computers, copiers, and printers, in addition to other product categories, including lighting, heating and cooling equipment and commercial appliances.

Use less energy for your local commuting

Switch to public transportation, carpooling, biking, and other innovative ways to save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions on your way to and from work.

Actions You Can Take at Home

Change lights

Change a light, and you help change the world. Replace the conventional bulbs in your most light fixtures with CFL or bulbs that have the ENERGY STAR and you will help the environment while saving money on energy bills. If every household of our Group members adopts this one simple action we would prevent greenhouse gases equivalent to the emissions from nearly 700 cars annually.

Use water efficiently

Saving water around the home is simple. Municipal water systems require a lot of energy to purify and distribute water to households, and saving water can lower greenhouse gas emissions. There are also simple actions you can take to save water: Be smart when irrigating your lawn or landscape; only water when needed and do it during the coolest part of the day, early morning is best. Turn the water off while shaving or brushing teeth. Do not use your toilet as a waste basket - water is wasted with each flush.

Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle

Recycle your newspapers, beverage containers, paper and other goods. Use products in containers that can be recycled and items that can be repaired or reused. In addition, support recycling markets by buying products made from recycled materials. Reducing, reusing, and recycling in your home helps conserve energy and reduces pollution and greenhouse gases from resource extraction, manufacturing, and disposal.

Heat and cool smartly

Simple steps like cleaning air filters regularly and having your heating and cooling equipment tuned annually by a licensed contractor can save energy and increase comfort at home, and at the same time reduce greenhouse gas emissions. When it's time to replace your old equipment, choose a high efficiency model, and make sure it is properly sized and installed.

5. Look for ENERGY STAR qualified products

When buying new products, such as appliances for your home, get the features and performance you want AND help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. Look for ENERGY STAR qualified products in various product categories, including lighting, home electronics, heating and cooling equipment and appliances.

6. Spread the Word

Tell family and friends that energy efficiency is good for their homes and good for the environment because it lowers greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. Tell 5 people and together we can help our homes help us all.

Actions You Can Take on the Road

Buy smart

Before buying a new or used vehicle (or even before renting a vehicle), check for more fuel-efficient vehicles available in the market that produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions.

Drive smart

Many factors affect the fuel economy of your car. To improve fuel economy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, go easy on the brakes and gas pedal, avoid hard accelerations, reduce time spent idling and unload unnecessary items in your trunk to reduce weight. If you have a removable roof rack and you are not using it, take it off to improve your fuel economy by as much as 5 percent.

Tune your ride

A well-maintained car is more fuel-efficient, produces fewer greenhouse gas emissions, is more reliable, and is safer! Keep your car well tuned, follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule, and use the recommended grade of motor oil. Also check and replace your vehicle's air filter regularly.

Check your tyres

Check your tyre pressure regularly. Under-inflation increases tire wear, reduces your fuel economy by up to 3 percent, and leads to increased emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollutants.

Give your car a break

Use public transportation, carpool or walk or bike whenever possible to avoid using your car. Leaving your car at home just two days a week will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an average of 727 kilogram per year. Whenever possible, combine activities and errands into one trip.

We are sure each and every member of our Group will exhibit his/her commitment towards the environment and offer a green & safe Mother Earth to the Generation Next.

Think Greener ! Think Cleaner !

Let us pledge to make this world a better place to live in.

This is a TelecomWave.com & CampusBuzzIndia.com initiative...