Melody's profile

My eco-resolutions: 38



  • About me

    • Fullname:
    • Melody Unchained
    • Age:
    • 55
    • Country:
    • Australia
    • City:
    • Rockingham
    • Profession:
    • Tafe College for Cert III Aged Care
    • Spoken languages:
    • English
  • 53 Trees
I'm Excited...You water mine and i'll water yours ;-) and many thanks to all the people from all over the world that water all the trees. I have just moved house and my internet connection is shocking SORRY :-(


A bit more about me

My relationships: I am too selfish to have one lol
Children: 1 daughter and 3 grand kids
Pets: Tootsie 16yrs deceased 1/11/09
My education: High School and Coles :-))
My skills and hobbies: Surviving
My passions: Having a day off
My motto: Do as you would be done by
Crazy facts about me: I'm not that exciting but Tree-nation IS !
Most embarrassing thing: Fat Legs
My best eco-tip: Get a rain-water tank
My eco dream: To own my own house and be self-sufficient
My eco devils: People that care but push it under the rug so to speak
Smoking habits: Yep :-(
Drinking habits: not any more

My favorites

Books: Don't read
Movies: Terminal, Crazy People
Music: Spanish Flamenco is the best but i like Joe Cocker and so many
Food: Sushi, Fried Rice, Tacos, Roasts and B.B.Q's
Travels: Been to Spain and yearn to return
Quote: When i'm having a good time i like to grab hold of it and hang on for as long as i can
Tree species: The ones i just bought
Flower: Rose
Role model: My Father... Ken
Moment: Trip to Spain
Way to Relax: In a Spa

Eco-resolutions

At home:
- I unplug my mobile charger when not in use
(by Travis T , 2746 users share it. )
- I don't leave electrical equipment on standby
(by MMaria , 2147 users share it. )
- I never use a tumbledryer
(by Annna , 1154 users share it. )
- I give my unwanted clothes to charity
(by Jeremy_p , 2562 users share it. )
- I try to sell or give stuff away and not throw them away
(by linda85 , 2153 users share it. )
- I download music & books online
(by Linda_S , 1891 users share it. )
- I have a quick shower rather than a bath
(by Caroline1234 , 2332 users share it. )
- I turn off the tap when I brush my teeth
(by Jeremy_p , 2930 users share it. )
- I wash my hands in cool water rather than hot water
(by Treelove , 2525 users share it. )
- During the winter I put on an extra sweater in order to save the heating
(by Julie vincent , 1839 users share it. )
- During the summer I wear less clothes in order to save the energy used on air conditioning
(by lota , 2288 users share it. )
- In winter, I close the curtains at night. This allows to stop heat escaping through the windows.
(by max , 73 users share it. )
- I compost food waste
(by max , 76 users share it. )
- I say YES to on-line bills
(by Loomeeka , 146 users share it. )
- I use the stairs instead of the lift
(by Loomeeka , 119 users share it. )
- I finish up my incandescent light bulbs'collection and replace them all with energy-saving ones
(by Loomeeka , 118 users share it. )
- I use the “cold” mode when using my washing machine
(by SebasBusta , 69 users share it. )
- I don´t put warm or hot meals directly into the refrigerator
(by SebasBusta , 179 users share it. )
- I only iron what is absolutely necessary
(by SebasBusta , 132 users share it. )
- I use washable nappies for my baby
(by PtitSuiss , 9 users share it. )
- I recycle wrapping paper and ribbons
(by Ginkoleaf , 101 users share it. )
At work
- I always print in low-resolution to save ink
(by Treelove , 1377 users share it. )
- I use ecological paper
(by HUGOV , 1001 users share it. )
- I use both sides of a piece of paper
(by liz_davidson , 2331 users share it. )
- I recycle paper
(by Caroline1234 , 2367 users share it. )
- I don't print my e-mails
(by Annna , 2640 users share it. )
- I write down and take notes in pieces of paper that are already used
(by SebasBusta , 628 users share it. )
- I put in standby mode my computer when I am off for launch
(by SebasBusta , 451 users share it. )
- I use an energy efficient LCD screen instead of the old ones
(by SebasBusta , 414 users share it. )
Food
- I use my own shopping bag at the supermarket
(by Annna , 1874 users share it. )
- I buy food that hasn't travelled far
(by Caroline1234 , 1307 users share it. )
- I always buy seasonal fruits and vegetables
(by Annna , 1967 users share it. )
- I buy food from the markets that is not packaged
(by Annna , 1346 users share it. )
- I recycle garbage
(by m01 , 2063 users share it. )
Transports
- I walk/ bike/ skateboard/ run to work everyday
(by m01 , 1333 users share it. )
- I use the bus or the metro
(by Julie vincent , 1830 users share it. )
- I use the train instead of the plane whenever possible
(by liz_davidson , 966 users share it. )
- I don't have a car
(by Tree-Nation , 1523 users share it. )

Positive todo´s

-Say Hi to people in the street
-Open a door for someone
-Smile at people all the time
-Let the ones you love know you love them