Turn off lights and electrical appliances when they are not in use and avoid leaving electrical appliances on standby mode Use rechargeable batteries Purchase energy-efficient electrical appliances (with energy labels) and appliances in suitable size that suit your family need Adjust the electric water heater to a lower temperature to reduce energy consumption Recycle used electronic products properly (including air-conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines, television sets, computers, printers, etc.) Use energy-saving LED lighting or compact fluorescent lamp Make greater use of sunlight for lighting

Install a low-flow shower-head and take showers instead of baths, using 50% less hot water and energy Install flow controller in the water tap Turn off the tap when it is not in use (e.g. while brushing teeth, applying soap or shaving) Reuse the water for flushing the toilet after washing clothes by hand Repair water leaks - a dripping faucet can waste up to 76 litres of water per day Inspect the water heater as recommended on the unit's label to ensure its efficiency and safety

Wear light and use fans instead of air-conditioning in the summer Minimise the use of air-conditioning. Set the temperature of air-conditioners to an energy-efficient level (at 24 – 26˚C) Keep windows and doors closed when the air-conditioner is turned on and use curtains or blinds to shade against sunlight Choose split type air-conditioners over the window type to save more power Clean the filters of air conditioners regularly

Bring your own recyclable bags to reduce consumption of plastic shopping bags Think twice before shopping to avoid purchasing unnecessary items and causing wastage Choose more durable products Adopt simple packaging and minimise gift wrapping to avoid wastage of resources Donate unwanted items to the needy and charities Support clean recycling

Use public transportation Walk or ride a bicycle for short journeys

Drive at proper speed. Avoid sudden acceleration to reduce fuel consumption Switch off idling car engines Carpooling when using private cars Buy energy-efficient vehicles (e.g. electric or hybrid vehicles)

Perform regular maintenance to reduce fuel consumption and exhaust emission Maintain proper tire pressure

Fly sustainable airlines Book direct flights to reduce carbon emissions Choose economy class Pack light to reduce fuel use

“Think before you buy”: Prepare a shopping list before buying to avoid over-purchase Buy seasonal and fresh local food to reduce carbon footprint during transportation Buy family-sized products with less packaging, reduce carbon emission and waste generated during the processing procedures Avoid buying drinks contained in plastic bottles

“Think before you cook”: be aware of the portion size when cooking food to avoid wastage Simplify the cooking process to reduce energy consumption and carbon emission Use more steaming and stir-frying which are energy-efficient ways of cooking Use grill or oven to its full capacity rather than cooking one item at a time Avoid placing the refrigerator under direct sunlight or near the oven or cooker as it requires extra power to keep cool Store food in accordance with the instructions on the packaging Leaking of cold air can greatly increase power consumption. Remember to close your refrigerator door every time and replace the rubber seal immediately if damaged Allow hot or warm food to cool down to room temperature before putting it in the refrigerator

Choose suitable portions to avoid over-ordering Make the best use of leftovers and unconsumed food Bring your own containers and avoid using disposable utensils for take away to reduce waste at source

Eat more vegetable and less meat. It takes less energy, water, grain and feed to produce vegetable than meat Eat organic! Organic food is grown and processed in ways that do not use chemical pesticides and fertilisers, which is good for human health and the earth Coffee grounds, used tea leaves and egg shells, etc. can be used as fertiliser for your house plants

“Think before you buy” Rent clothes instead of buying Mend or alter the torn or outdated clothes to avoid wastage Buy wrinkle-resistant clothing to save energy in ironing

Use washing machine only when a certain amount of laundry is accumulated. Try using fast cold wash programme to save water, electricity and time Choose phosphate-free and biodegradable detergents Hang-dry washed clothes under sunlight to save energy and kill germs Choose energy efficient washing machines Air dry your clothes instead of using a tumble drier Iron clothes in bulk to avoid reheating the iron Iron smart : iron clothes that require high heat first, then move on to clothes that require medium heat. Then, turn off the iron for those that require low heat

Buy sustainable, recycled and eco-friendly clothes Donate unwanted clothes to those in need or charities Cut torn clothes into smaller pieces and use them as scraps DIY and upcycle your old and worn-out clothes