Ideabank - A collection of ideas and suggestions for improving our daily life by our visitors and friends.

NaCl(aq), NaCl(aq), C C C C C C C was the equation that the chemist was thinking of when he knew he needed a vacation. What did it mean?

Saline, saline, over the seven Cs

Just imagine the possibilities, if all of us only got our ideas together.

Share yours with us. Let's work together to make our world a nicer place to live in - cleaner, greener...actually - just better.

Switch to compact fluorescent bulbs. They last much longer so will save you money in the long run and they cut down on green house emissions.
- Anita

Once your cell phone is charged, unplug it from the charger. This will help you save lot of electricity.
- Mini

Eliminate mercury from your home in order to save our environment by purchasing items without mercury, and dispose of items containing mercury at an appropriate drop-off facility when necessary (e.g. old thermometers).
- Mihir

Purchase appliances and office equipment with the Energy Star Label; old refridgerators, for example, use up to 50 more electricity than newer models.
- Anup

Clean or replace air filters on your air conditioning unit at least once a month in order to save electricity.
- Harshada

When using an oven, minimize door opening while it is in use; it reduces oven temperature by 25 to 30 every time you open the door.
- Ruchita

When you shop, shop intelligently. Your buying decisions have an impact on the health and survival of the planet. Don't buy products that cause destruction of the rainforests but buy those that encourage sustainability and fair equity to those living in or near them.
- Vidya

Teach children to respect nature and the environment. Take them on hikes, or camping. Help them plant a tree or build a birdhouse. Help restore damaged ecosystems by planting trees on land where forests have been cut down.
- Vanshika

Did you know a timer on your thermostat helps a great deal and shuts off the heat or air when you are not around to use it?
- Surabhi

Bring down the pollution levels by buying a more fuel efficient car model when you are ready for a new car.
- Urmila

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