Making Possessions Last Longer (Part 2)
PENCINTA ALAM JANUARY 2015 GREEN LIVING COLUMN Making Possessions Last Longer (Part 2) (By Wong Ee Lynn, wongeelynn@yahoo.com / gl.mnselangor@yahoo.com ) In the December 2014 Green Living column, we provided tips on how to care for clothes, shoes, bags, mattresses and pillows to make them last longer, and the proper etiquette for donating used items. In this month's column, we will share ideas and tips on how to care for electronic devices and appliances, books, toys and furniture to make them last and help you save on money and resources. 1. Mobile phones and battery-operated devices - Get (or make!) a good quality protective casing or cover for your phone, tablet device, MP3 player or other device to protect it from scratches, dirt, dust, water, sweat and drops/falls. - Don't expose your phone or other device to extreme heat or moisture. Don't leave it on your vehicle dashboard or next to / on top of the refrigerator or stove, and don'...