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You don't need to be Gandhi to serve your country

On the day of World cup match between India and Sri Lanka, a banner caught my attention. It said "India has only two religions, Cricket and Movies". I am surprised and of course what it states is true, looking at the fact that cine actors and cricketers are demi gods in India, than in any part of the world. Is this trend healthy?
I feel that most of us take it for granted that the best way to show our patriotism is by partying, shouting and celebrating- cricket winnings and movie awards mostly the ones that were awarded abroad. And we are least bothered about Indian Politics in a larger scale, environmental awareness.. and to be blunt, to even do our regular duties.

IF YOU REALLY LOVE YOUR COUNTRY, YOU DON'T NEED TO BE GANDHI TO SERVE IT. YOU DON'T NEED TO MAKE SACRIFICES AS THEY DID.
Living a carbon efficient life is one of the best ways to show your patriotism.
  1. Start with avoiding meat on selected days. You don't believe me if I say, if everyone in the country follows this you can save as much as 1000000 L of water. 
  2. If you can afford, install solar heating systems and solar power systems on your roof top so that you can utilize a great deal of energy.
  3. Replace your regular bulbs with energy efficient ones and instruct your neighbors and friends to do the same.
  4. Before buying home appliances, check for energy ratings and make sure it has got at least a 4star.
  5. Habituated to A/C or want to install A/C? Install a smart A/C system which monitors the room temperature and maintains optimal cooling, saving a ton of energy.
  6. AVOID PLASTICS. Use paper bags wherever necessary. You can buy a bulk of such bags in any popular grocery store.
  7. Dedicate at least 10% of your residential area to garden. In addition to growing flowers that render beauty to your living area, also try some vegetable plants that assists your daily life. (Like carrots, tomatoes etc.,)
  8. What do you do to your clothes if they don't fit? Do not throw them away!! Neatly wash them and donate them to the needy. Find out any social organization nearby. 
  9. Reduce the garbage in your home. Try making a compost pit where you can shed your vegetable wastes, to produce organic rich manure to your garden.
  10. Try buying products with less packing.
  11. Participate in some social activities. Money cannot do everything. Dedicate some time out of your life and try getting grouped with your neighbors and be socialized.
  12. Do not express any laziness to cast your vote on a polling day.
  13. Keep your locality clean and green. Just arrange a get-together with your neighbors and formulate a method to best do that.
There are many more to do, other than these!! I am trying to follow all those I have stated here.
If you are interested in knowing more about "Energy efficient living", you can visit www.takepart.com..
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