Describe the measures an individual can take to reduce consumption of energy and to create a cleaner environment.

The measures which an individual can take to reduce consumption of energy and to create a cleaner environment are:

1. Use extra blankets and sweaters instead of using room heaters. Likewise, in summer, dress in light, cotton clothes to save on air conditioning costs and energy.
2. Use a low flow showerhead, to reduce water consumption and energy usage to heat the water.
3. Turn off equipment and lights at night and unplug appliances when they are not in use.
4. Make sure that the houses are well insulated and if heated or cooled, windows or doors are not left open. Raise shades on winter days, lower them in summer. Seal all leaks. Block windows and doors with weather strip tape and install blinds to reduce outside heat transfer.
5. Use products and equipments with Energy Star label. This reduces energy bill by 30% and electric lighting charges by 40% while cutting pollution.
6. Replace light fixtures with energy conserving CFL bulbs and tubes which help save 75% of the energy used with incandescent bulbs. CFLs help save money, use less energy, reduce light bulb changes, and lower greenhouse gas emissions. LED lighting is more efficient, durable, versatile and long lasting.
7. Check furnaces, air conditioners and heat pump filters regularly. Cleaning the heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment, make these last longer, avoid costly down time and improve indoor air quality.
8. Paint your exterior and interior walls in a light colour so more light is reflected. Paint the edges of the window in white so more light is reflected inside. During the day, open blinds to bring in natural light instead of turning on the lights.
9. By double siding on copiers, reusing single sided paper, using electronic mail, an organisation can save a significant amount of energy and natural resources.
10. Use public transport or car pool. This helps to save energy costs and extends the life of a vehicle.