LONDON , England ( CNN ) -- While the world wallows in recession , climate change activists continue to raise alarm bells about the future of the world . So celebrate Earth Day with these 10 simple tips on how to help the environment and save money : . Earth Day on April 22 , 2009 aims to raise awareness on how to reverse dangerous environmental trends . 1 . Sharing is caring ! In the European Union , cars are said to be responsible for almost 15 percent of greenhouse gases blamed for global warming . So do your bit by joining a car pool , that will cut your travel bills and mean you can enjoy the company of other commuters , or try out an hourly car rental service like Zipcar . There are dozens of carpool Web sites around to help you find fellow commuters . 2 . Glide through the waves Turn off lights and devices when you leave a room and cut your electricity bill . Unplug your cell phone charger from the wall when not using it . Just because you can not see the electro-magnetic waves does not mean they are not frying your brain cells ! To date , no study has definitively been able to show the risks between electro-magnetic waves and major health problems . But Dr. Ronald B. Herberman , director of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute , warned last year : `` We should n't wait for a definitive study to come out , but err on the side of being safe rather than sorry later . '' 3 . A road to a ( farmer 's ) house is never long . Buy locally made products . Buying locally grown foods and goods does not just boost your local economy , but it also has a major impact on the environment . Reduced transport from trucks , boats and airplanes transporting goods can reduce carbon monoxide emissions by thousands of tons . 4 . In nature 's good books Who does not love the smell of weathered pages in age-old books ? Save money and the forests by visiting your local library instead of buying new books . 5 . Turn off the tap Congratulations for brushing your teeth for three minutes , twice a day , as per your dentist 's urging . But if you care about the environment as much as you do your pearly whites , turn the tap off while brushing to save water . Do you have other tips ? Tell us below in the Sound Off . 6 . Good riddance to bad rubbish Go paperless . Read your favorite newspapers and magazines online . Publications are increasingly relying on advertising instead of subscriptions for revenue , meaning you can discover the latest buzz and even save some money . Also switch to electronic banking and credit card payments . It will save you time and energy . Ask your bank about how to register for online banking . If you really have to , print on both sides of the paper . 7 . Come hell or high water Be a wo/man and take `` navy showers ! '' Turning the water off every time you soap and shampoo will save countless liters of water . According to the World Health Organization , water scarcity affects one in three people on every continent of the globe . The situation is getting worse as needs for water rise along with population growth , urbanization and increases in household and industrial uses . Watch earth day celebrations around the world . 8 . Living vintage Vintage items are all the rage , so opt for used furniture when thinking about home improvements . 9 . Washing , the old-fashioned way To save water and energy and cut down on detergent entering the sewerage system , wait for a full load before using the dishwasher and washing machine . If you are hand washing the dishes or garments , try doing so in a plugged sink rather than under a running tap . 10 . Grassroots all the way Use organic cleaning products such as non-toxic vinegar and baking soda . These have been proven for centuries , and can clean almost everything in the house .
On Earth Day , we give you 10 tips for saving lives and the environment . Use your local library instead of buying new books . Use organic food products such as the non - toxic vinegar and baking soda .