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Today is the 15th of October and therefore the Blog Action Day 2009. Over 5000 blogs of more than 126 countries from all over the world will blog today about one and the same topic: the climate change, or better the protection of the world´s climate. Each country from it´s own perspective, each one with its own approach, each one as it prefers. We did a little survey among the TeNo workers, asking what they do to protect the climate. Because we have the opinion that everyone can play a big role saving the earth, starting with himself.

We´ve asked

• Jürgen Heinz, business manager
• Burkhard Ludäscher, field staff  Switzerland
• Anita Buck, processing/assistant
• Jennifer Hunn, apprentice 3. Year
• Catrin Schäfer, cabinet
• Karol Rigaud, supervision South-America, TeNo Store Baden-Baden

And these are the collected answers, which obviously show that each one of us can matter. Maybe  some of you feel encouraged by reading the answers:

• When shopping, keep in mind to buy fresh food from the region you´re in, to safe unnecessary packaging.
• Don´t drive faster than 120 km.
• Heating with pellets.
• I have solar collectors on my roof (warm water production and heating).
• I have a  rain cistern for the toilet flushing and the washing machine.
• I´m flying as little as possible.
• I dispose certain resources only at the corresponding collecting points (paper, PET, glass etc.).
• If possible, I´m only buying regional, national or european products (e.g. no water from Australian and no wine from Chile no beans from China etc.)
• I walk short distances or take my bike.
• I ventilate short and efficient.
• I never turn up the heater all the way up, only to the middle, if necessary.
• Dish washer and washing machine are turned of if not used.
• No switching on standby. All devices are turned off properly.
• Usage of rechargeable batteries.
• Usage of energy saving lamps.
• I only by the vegetables and fruits available at the current season or from the region.
• Usage of cotton bags or baskets instead of plastic bags.
• We look after the packaging of the products and if they are wasteful.
• We plan, if our budget allows it – to install a solar collector on our roof and a wood stove.
• In the bureau, I use paper that already has been printed on to make further notes or as sketching paper at home.
• While showering, the water doesn´t  run down the sink.
• Light is only turned on if someone is in the room or in emergency situation.
• We only use tetra packs, deposit bottles or recyclable bottles.
• Recycle paper, print on both sides.
• Saving water while showering, washing your teeth and washing clothes, turning it off if not used.
• I ride by bike to work.
• Don´t leave the connector in the power outlet.
• I often cook with the remaining heat, so you can turn off the burner.
• PC and Laptops are completely shut down (monitors also).
• My washing machine only runs in the energy saving mode.
• We don´t use batteries.

You can find more postings and information about climate protection here:

• http://www.climateprotect.org/
• http://www.iclei.org/index.php?id=800
• http://www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/et/climate/index.html

Having said this – dig in. Don´t just stand there and watch and resign, but inform yourselves and take part.