As the world observes Earth Hour by turning off its lights for one hour, here are a few ways you can contribute to saving the planet.
Reuse bags
Many shoppers use multiple plastic bags for their groceries, which produces a lot of waste. Luckily, many grocery chains sell reusable bags.
Don’t waste food
It takes a lot of resources to produce the food we eat, particularly to transport it to the Gulf. So if you can’t finish your food, get it as take-away.
Use water flasks
Instead of using plastic bottles for water, get a reusable glass or metal flask which you can wash and refill.
Pick up garbage
Start a group or join one to help collect garbage in the desert. The Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture organizes trips like these.
Use recycling bins
Throw your paper, cans and plastics into recycling containers. Saudi Arabia’s Recycling Industries helps companies get rid of their plastic.
Don’t pollute the sea
A lot of disposables are polluting the sea, which harms marine life. Hilton Ras Al-Khaimah recently organized an underwater clean-up with divers.
