Going green is up to all

For the past six months, Gulf News has been casting the limelight on the need to be environmentally conscious. Our Go Green campaign has focused on efforts people across the UAE are making to ensure a better and greener future for all.

As part of our campaign, we distributed 200,000 jute bags to our readers in an effort to reduce the number of plastic bags in use. It's now up to the authorities to follow on our actions, either reducing the number of plastic bags through laws or penalties.

It is all up to each and every one of us to make conscious decisions to be greener in most aspects of our lives. Can we recycle water bottles? Can glass be re-used? Can we return newspapers to depots for recycling? Can we switch off the lights? Can we turn off the tap? Can we regulate the thermostat on the air conditioning?

Yes, we can.