"Protection of our environment is one of our major responsibilities and a natural way of caring for self and for our future generations. There are several factors that would help reduce the impact of our consumption habits. Beneath are some of the practical ways that can be implemented in our daily life to reduce pollution. Energy choices Ensure that you switch off the lights and other electrical appliances when you are not in the room. Unplugging them when not in use would also help to save energy. Use energy-efficient light bulbs. Usage of Chemicals Make use of eco-friendly chemicals because these are what we use for washing utensils, cars and homes get washed down into the sewage system that would, in turn, get collected as groundwater. Avoid Flushing your Medication Medicines with high dosage when end up in the sanitation system, are very difficult to isolate from the water system and would cause an adverse effect on people who would consume this water. Conservation of Water Avoid excess unwanted usage of water. Some of the simple ways to prevent wastage of water include, to make use of water-saving apparatus, fixing leakage of taps and avoiding washing utensils with running water."

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