Taps should be used judiciously. Do not open taps to their full capacity and let water flow like a torrent

Try to be innovative in your approach to deal with waste. Children can take the help of adults to craft toys out of waste materials

If you spot someone littering, speak up and make your opinion count. Convey your objection politely but firmly

Collect the seeds of fruits you eat like mango, custard apple, chikoo and plant them wherever you can. They will grow into trees if well nurtured

Make sure you do not accept plastic straws for drinks. Swap plastic toothbrushes with bamboo ones, if you can

(Information courtesy: Katie Bagli, nature writer and education director, Jane Goodall Institute India)

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