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继乐活、慢生活之后,我们又有了“减法生活”——用“减法”来净化生活,节约一度电,少开一天车,减去太多的烦恼和欲望,减去对环境不必要的破坏……一切的一切都是为了一个共同的目标——保护我们赖以生存的地球母亲。请大家也要“不择手段”、“想方设法”、“分毫必究”地为保护大自然做出努力哦!
Human activities are damaging
the natural environment, under-
mining[削弱] its ability to provide
essential benefits for people. Everyday actions can help – like buying
products made with consideration for the environment and encouraging wildlife in your garden.
Choose products produced with consideration for the environment
When buying products, from foods to furniture, there is often a greener choice. Look out for labels that show a product has been produced with more consideration for the natural world – for example, Marine Stewardship Council注1
certified fish. Try to find more things with green labels when you are shopping.
Reduce waste
Everything you buy has some impact on the environment, so making sure you don’t waste things can help. For example, you can cut down your food waste, hang on to your mobile phone for longer, avoid excess packaging and plastic, and take your own bag shopping.
Choose products with less potentially harmful chemicals
Many household products contain chemicals that can be damaging to the natural environment. It is often possible to choose effective alternatives produced with fewer harmful chemicals, or make your own cleaning products from everyday ingredients like lemon juice and vinegar.
Dispose of waste carefully
When it’s time to throw something away, make sure you dispose of it carefully and safely. For example, many electronic items contain chemicals that can damage natural systems if not disposed of properly.
Garden with wildlife in mind
Gardens provide important habitats for wildlife. The gardens can help provide refuge for animals whose natural homes in the countryside are being lost. Making spaces for wildlife in your garden, avoiding peat[泥炭]-based compost[堆肥] and using pesticides[杀虫剂] only as a last resort[应急措施] can all help. The National Trust注2, for example, has a policy of not using peat.
Enjoy the natural world where you live and get involved
There are many opportunities to get outdoors and spend time somewhere green, even if you live in the middle of a city. Find a local green space or nature reserve. You can also get more actively involved by volunteering to help the
environment, creating a new green space in your community, or even getting involved with recording animals and plants where you live.
Add your voice
Many organisations working to protect wildlife have
opportunities for people to get involved or show their support. You can also use your civic power and make sure that those who represent you, like your community representatives,
reflect your environmental concerns.
Avoid buying gifts made from endangered animals or plants
Some gifts and foods available in certain countries can be made from endangered plants or animals, like animal skins, ivory, orchids, coral, or ramie[苎麻]. It may be hard to find out when you buy something whether it came from an endangered
source. Check before you go there, but if in doubt, avoid
buying animal and plant gifts.
人类活动正在逐步破坏自然环境,削弱其为人类提供基本福利的能力。日常行为就能为保护环境做出贡献——比如购买生产时考虑环境因素的产品,或者欢迎野生动物住在你家花园里等。
选购在生产过程中顾及环境的产品
购买商品的时候,无论是食物还是家具,你总能找到更为环保的选择。留心商品上是否有一些说明产品在生产时更顾及大自然的标签,比如通过海洋管理委员会认证的鱼类产品。购物的时候多找找这些贴有绿色标签的商品。
减少垃圾
你所购买的每一件物品都会对环境造成一定影响,因此杜绝铺张浪费也有益于环保。比如你可以减少食物垃圾,一台手机用久一点,避免过多包装和塑料,自备环保袋购物等。
尽量选择包含较少有害物质的产品
很多家用产品含有会破坏自然环境的化学物质。你总是可以找到有害物质含量更低的有效代替品,或者自己动手制作清洁用品,如使用柠檬汁和醋等
日常材料。
谨慎处理废弃物
丢弃物品时,确保小心安全地进行处理。比方说,如果得不到正确处理,很多电子产品内的化学物质会对自然系统造成损害。
为野生动物在花园留一席之地
花园能为野生动物提供重要的住所,为失去郊外自然家园的动物提供庇护。以下这些方法都能帮助它们:在自家花园腾点空间给野生动物,避免使用泥炭堆肥,不到迫不得已不使用杀虫剂。(英国)国民信托组织就有杜绝使用泥炭的相关政策。
在所住地区享受大自然,积极参与
即使你住在市中心,也有很多外出到户外绿野玩乐的机会。找找当地的绿地或自然保护区吧。你也可以主动参与其中,提供环保志愿援助,在自己的社区里创造一片新的绿地,你甚至还可以帮助居住地记录动植物的种类呢。
你也有发言权
许多致力于保护野生动植物的组织可以让人们参与其中,提供支持。你也可以利用公民权利,确保代表你的那些人(如你的社区代表)能对外表达你对环境的关注。
拒绝购买用濒危动植物制作的礼品
有些国家出售的礼品和食物是用濒危动植物制成的,比如动物的皮毛、象牙、兰花、珊瑚或者苎麻。也许你很难在购买物品时确定它是否来自濒危物种,但你可以在出发前先查明。如果有疑问,避免购买用动植物制作的礼品。
注1:海洋管理委员会(简称MSC)是一个独立的全球性非盈利组织,总部位于英国伦敦。MSC起初由海产品购货商联合利华(Unilever)和国际保护组织世界野生生物基金会(WWF)在1997年创立,自1999起开始独立运作。MSC为海产品捕捞业的良好发展和有效管理设立了一个环境标准,通过产品标签来证明捕捞者对环境的责任和良好捕捞管理。MSC认证的宗旨是降低海产品的过度捕捞对海洋环境的负面影响。
注2:英国国民信托组织(National Trust)成立于1895年,是一个以保护自然环境和历史文化环境为最终目标的跨国界民间慈善组织,对保护英国乃至其他国家的自然环境和历史文化环境起到非常重要的作用。
Human activities are damaging
the natural environment, under-
mining[削弱] its ability to provide
essential benefits for people. Everyday actions can help – like buying
products made with consideration for the environment and encouraging wildlife in your garden.
Choose products produced with consideration for the environment
When buying products, from foods to furniture, there is often a greener choice. Look out for labels that show a product has been produced with more consideration for the natural world – for example, Marine Stewardship Council注1
certified fish. Try to find more things with green labels when you are shopping.
Reduce waste
Everything you buy has some impact on the environment, so making sure you don’t waste things can help. For example, you can cut down your food waste, hang on to your mobile phone for longer, avoid excess packaging and plastic, and take your own bag shopping.
Choose products with less potentially harmful chemicals
Many household products contain chemicals that can be damaging to the natural environment. It is often possible to choose effective alternatives produced with fewer harmful chemicals, or make your own cleaning products from everyday ingredients like lemon juice and vinegar.
Dispose of waste carefully
When it’s time to throw something away, make sure you dispose of it carefully and safely. For example, many electronic items contain chemicals that can damage natural systems if not disposed of properly.
Garden with wildlife in mind
Gardens provide important habitats for wildlife. The gardens can help provide refuge for animals whose natural homes in the countryside are being lost. Making spaces for wildlife in your garden, avoiding peat[泥炭]-based compost[堆肥] and using pesticides[杀虫剂] only as a last resort[应急措施] can all help. The National Trust注2, for example, has a policy of not using peat.
Enjoy the natural world where you live and get involved
There are many opportunities to get outdoors and spend time somewhere green, even if you live in the middle of a city. Find a local green space or nature reserve. You can also get more actively involved by volunteering to help the
environment, creating a new green space in your community, or even getting involved with recording animals and plants where you live.
Add your voice
Many organisations working to protect wildlife have
opportunities for people to get involved or show their support. You can also use your civic power and make sure that those who represent you, like your community representatives,
reflect your environmental concerns.
Avoid buying gifts made from endangered animals or plants
Some gifts and foods available in certain countries can be made from endangered plants or animals, like animal skins, ivory, orchids, coral, or ramie[苎麻]. It may be hard to find out when you buy something whether it came from an endangered
source. Check before you go there, but if in doubt, avoid
buying animal and plant gifts.
人类活动正在逐步破坏自然环境,削弱其为人类提供基本福利的能力。日常行为就能为保护环境做出贡献——比如购买生产时考虑环境因素的产品,或者欢迎野生动物住在你家花园里等。
选购在生产过程中顾及环境的产品
购买商品的时候,无论是食物还是家具,你总能找到更为环保的选择。留心商品上是否有一些说明产品在生产时更顾及大自然的标签,比如通过海洋管理委员会认证的鱼类产品。购物的时候多找找这些贴有绿色标签的商品。
减少垃圾
你所购买的每一件物品都会对环境造成一定影响,因此杜绝铺张浪费也有益于环保。比如你可以减少食物垃圾,一台手机用久一点,避免过多包装和塑料,自备环保袋购物等。
尽量选择包含较少有害物质的产品
很多家用产品含有会破坏自然环境的化学物质。你总是可以找到有害物质含量更低的有效代替品,或者自己动手制作清洁用品,如使用柠檬汁和醋等
日常材料。
谨慎处理废弃物
丢弃物品时,确保小心安全地进行处理。比方说,如果得不到正确处理,很多电子产品内的化学物质会对自然系统造成损害。
为野生动物在花园留一席之地
花园能为野生动物提供重要的住所,为失去郊外自然家园的动物提供庇护。以下这些方法都能帮助它们:在自家花园腾点空间给野生动物,避免使用泥炭堆肥,不到迫不得已不使用杀虫剂。(英国)国民信托组织就有杜绝使用泥炭的相关政策。
在所住地区享受大自然,积极参与
即使你住在市中心,也有很多外出到户外绿野玩乐的机会。找找当地的绿地或自然保护区吧。你也可以主动参与其中,提供环保志愿援助,在自己的社区里创造一片新的绿地,你甚至还可以帮助居住地记录动植物的种类呢。
你也有发言权
许多致力于保护野生动植物的组织可以让人们参与其中,提供支持。你也可以利用公民权利,确保代表你的那些人(如你的社区代表)能对外表达你对环境的关注。
拒绝购买用濒危动植物制作的礼品
有些国家出售的礼品和食物是用濒危动植物制成的,比如动物的皮毛、象牙、兰花、珊瑚或者苎麻。也许你很难在购买物品时确定它是否来自濒危物种,但你可以在出发前先查明。如果有疑问,避免购买用动植物制作的礼品。
注1:海洋管理委员会(简称MSC)是一个独立的全球性非盈利组织,总部位于英国伦敦。MSC起初由海产品购货商联合利华(Unilever)和国际保护组织世界野生生物基金会(WWF)在1997年创立,自1999起开始独立运作。MSC为海产品捕捞业的良好发展和有效管理设立了一个环境标准,通过产品标签来证明捕捞者对环境的责任和良好捕捞管理。MSC认证的宗旨是降低海产品的过度捕捞对海洋环境的负面影响。
注2:英国国民信托组织(National Trust)成立于1895年,是一个以保护自然环境和历史文化环境为最终目标的跨国界民间慈善组织,对保护英国乃至其他国家的自然环境和历史文化环境起到非常重要的作用。