Global Problems, and Power of I & We

If we give a thought, we can see several of the global problems which are currently have major impact on our environment.
Some of the major global problems which we are currently facing are :
1. Greenhouse Effect
2. Global warming
3. Depleting Ozone layer
4. Pollution
5. Depleting Non-Renewable sources of energy

Have we ever thought of what we can do regarding these problems? Have we ever thought that even a small step by each of us can bring a major difference?


There are some of the problems which certainly we can do about and that too alone. All these are very small things but matter a lot in saving the environment and our surroundings. If everyone takes some initiatives, we will be able to overcome those problems at least up to some extent.
But are we really working towards it??

Some of the things which can be done by the individuals are:
1. Turn off tap while brushing your teeth or shaving.
2. We should shut down our computer when not in use, instead of leaving it in stand by mode
3. Should take a reusable bag when going for shopping
4. Use public transport or cycle or walk for short distances
5. Adopt a car pool scheme with friend or colleague for journey to and from office.
6. Use of power saver light bulbs (CFLs)
7. Keep the refrigerator back clean so it work more efficiently
8. Timely maintenance of your vehicle (car, bike) or even the home appliances so that they donot consume much of power.
9. Avoid usage of polyethene. Always take a carry bag to market when we for shopping


Is the effort of individuals sufficient in such a critical condition? Certainly not. Some or the other efforts need to be taken by everyone... the corporate world, government everyone.

But, when it comes to the corporate groups, we generally think, what can be done on this front as corporate groups? Corporate groups can be of several category like, industries, corporate offices, organizations.
Everyone know that industries can play a very important role but we also know that these are among those which violate the conditions most... may be to makeup profit, increase their revenues.
Have anyone thought of methods by which other corporate groups can bring the difference? Moreover, have anyone bothered of even thinking about it?

Well, i was forced to think on this front by Ms. Naina Lal Kidwai, Deputy CEO, HSBC India when i had attended the seminar on Leadership week (PRODIGIES, Leadership Summit 2008 by Indian Institue of Management, Lucknow (IIML) ). When i ran the horses of my mind, i could find only the following methods:
1. Corporate firms/companies should have their vehicles to commute so as to reduce pollution. Also, it should encourage its employees for this.
2. (Atleast in IT industry) We can have centralized settings so that the monitors go in power saver mode if not used for more than some duration.
3. Have separate recyclable waste and non-recyclable waste bins. Recyclable waste can be recycled again.


But, she helped us think on the other ways which we (as corporates) can adopt. Some of them (some are specific to her domain ie, banks) which she specified are as below:
1. Loans to industries only if they satisfying the global pollution norms
2. Encouraging use of bio-diesel generators in the companies
3. Encouraging the employees in the Tree Plantation activities
4. Use of Solar energy in the offices


The third and most important organization which NEED to play its role is the Government, Government of various Countries.
Some of the ways by which the government and government organizations can help are as follows:
1. Enforcing strict laws and panelties to those who dont follow the norms.
2. Replacing all the traffic signals which operate on traditional bulbs to those using digital LEDs.
3. Replacing all the traditional street lights using bulbs to use light saving lamps.
4. Ban the bulbs (although it will be a gradual task especially in a country like India where we have voltage fluctuation problems which lead to non-lightening of tubelights..... especially in rural areas)


After this, i can say that we can change the world. The only thing is we need to think beyond the boundaries and break the BUT-OBVIOUS scenerios and we can find so many ways to work by which we can help prevent our beautiful nature.

PS: I would be happy to add any of the steps which we can take to save our NATURE and Environment which you can think of and are not listed above.

!!! State the obvious. May be other person has not realized it !!!