The most environmentally friendly Countries

Sadly it seemed when the society and the Government does not yet have a full awareness about the need to safeguard the environment. Moreover, the condition of the Earth's climate that increasingly extreme due to global warming. Several other countries in the world in fact already motivated and committed to changing their ways to be more environmentally friendly. Because of his commitment, they managed to become the most environmentally friendly countries in the world.

1. Colombia
 

We often hear bad things about this country. Like the deforestation that is converted to Palm farms as well as the sale of cocaine crops. But you will be surprised with the steps taken for the sake of the environment.

Colombia is said to be home to 10% of the species found in the world. That's why the Government began trying to transform his country into environmentally friendly by opening up national parks. Not only that, the architecture in Colombia also began to stop using steel and replace them with bamboo.

2. Cuba
 

The Cuban Government since early indeed never too exploit or damage the environment. Most living there rely on the bike or walk when it should be out of the House. Most of the inhabitants also earn as farmers and ranchers. However, some times the illegal pesticides used in farming and land abandonment.

To fix this, Cuba sought to reuse the land for agriculture, reducing the use of harmful pesticides, and attempted to lower the height of the sea water so that the salt from the sea does not destroy the fertile soil. Cuba also decided to use only organic products in every farm land, and spend a lot of effort and money to use hydroelectric energy that makes use of the water.
 

3. Austria
 

Austria early on are also not too have problems with eco-friendly habits. But they have a unique way to improve this is by building a "passive house". This House does not use a heating or cooling system because it only uses a design that is able to maintain air circulation, thermal heat, and efficiency of the window.

Most recently, Austria cooperated with the Czech Republic to make the garden plants along the border of the two countries. This garden contains plants bear fruit, flowers, and even medicinal plants. They also do not use pesticides to care for the garden.

4. France
 

Alès, a small community in France is said to be the place of the greenest in the country. The reason, the community's buildings use solar power as a source of electrical energy. To encourage people to use solar power, France offers tax deductions for homeowners who decide to use solar panels on his house.

Not only that, the French also began decided to encourage the use of wood and straw to make buildings. This is because the straw is very powerful, environmentally friendly, can be updated, and can even store heat without the need of using the heating.

5. Mauritius
Work done of Mauritius includes recycling and find ways to reuse items used can still be used. The country is also trying to rely on energy that is cleaner and can be renewed.

For now, Mauritius also focus on wind energy as electrical energy and make use of the cane to make boiler fuel. But can the country be fully environmentally friendly will be a bit difficult because of the limited natural resources are used. So far, the Mauritius import source from other countries.

6. Norway
Norway is planning to become a country free of greenhouse-gas emissions by 2030. This will be a big step because at this time Norway was still very dependent with refining oil as an energy source. But that does not mean they will not do.

In addition to reducing carbon that is released into the air, Norway also did other measures such as more utilizing the path train and find alternative fuel sources. Vehicles that are still using diesel are required to pay higher taxes. Since 2009, a heating system that uses fuel oil started to banned and all offices have to use cleaner energy systems.

7. Sweden
Sweden planned to completely stop using fuel oil starting in 2020. Efforts to reach this target has already started and is now 28% source of energy used in the country is that is environmentally friendly and can be renewed. So far Sweden focus using energy from hydropower, nuclear, and wind to meet its electricity needs.

In addition, other steps are done is to utilize any part of an existing forest. Sawdust from the cutting down of trees used as pellet to warm up the room. Besides communities also began to use the methane that is made from cow dung as fuel, and the company requires that its employees were driving an environmentally friendly car.

8. Costa Rica
Costa Rica also has a target to become a carbon neutral country in the year 2021. Currently, the country has been utilizing the many resources that can be refurbished and eco-friendly. The rate of release of gases and foul the air and water in the country also was much reduced.

For years Costa Rica is troubled by deforestation, but it's been a lot of effort to reduce these activities. Now Costa Rica focus on planting forests back and doing rehabilitation on land that has been damaged. In 2008, Costa Rica already planted more than 5 million trees.
 

9. Switzerland
Since a long time Switzerland has proven itself as a country that cares and eco-friendly since 1914. In this country, some cities do not allow cars to its territory and its people walk or ride a bike everywhere they go. The Government of Switzerland even gave the cost for those who throw rubbish even though just 1 Euro. They also impose a fee for the use of waste management services.

Not only the Government, the existing hotels in the country also encourages eco-friendly life. For example, is to give the discount to anyone who came to the hotel visitors using hybrid cars. The hotel's heating system also uses energy from the Lake so that it is able to reduce carbon emissions to 80% per year.

10. Iceland
Iceland utilize hydrogen as a source of heat and electricity. Not only that, the Government's transportation Affairs also provides hydrogen powered buses so that the community can go anywhere with a more environmentally friendly way.

Although the country is still importing coal to energy sources, is now Iceland is already reducing its use to only 18% of its energy sources using these materials. 82% pure hydrogen and geothermal.

That some countries are already moving actively to become environmentally friendly country. Unfortunately Indonesia has not been entered in the most environmentally friendly, because a lot of HOMEWORK that must be addressed. It takes awareness and cooperation from the Government and the public to achieve goals like this.

I wish we could also be more aware of the importance of safeguarding the environment, we actually also can live more environmentally friendly. No need to wait for someone lend a hand. Because if we do care about the environment, we will not make the excuse that we can prevent more environmentally friendly.