Preservation of public property

 Rationalizing the consumption of water and electricity in public properties

Rationalization generally depends on the behavior of individuals as well as the role of institutions, which requires a double effort on the part of decision makers to take the appropriate measures to rationalize consumption.  Here are some ideas for rationalization:

•    Saving electricity at home starts when you turn off the lights in rooms that are not being used.

•    The use of energy-saving electric lamps and their applications in schools, hospitals and other public places.

•    Use of renewable energies as an alternative source of energy and electricity generation.

• Benefit from any other natural resource that increases electricity generation, such as oil shale and others.

•    Design buildings in a way that saves energy, especially in summer and winter, by using heat-insulating materials during construction.

The rationalization of water consumption reduces energy demand and therefore reduces air pollution from water treatment processes, so it is possible to preserve the environment and save money by saving water use in the public properties.  There are some solutions that can be taken into account when rationalizing water, which are the following:

•  Plant plants in public gardens that do not need large amounts of water and at the same time give an aesthetic and attractive appearance.

• Use modern irrigation systems that reduce water consumption, such as drip irrigation, and avoid the use of water hoses, whether at home or elsewhere.

• Water consumption in homes, hospitals and others can be streamlined through the use of water-saving pads placed on the faucet to reduce water waste.

•  Stop water leaks on public roads as a result of malfunctioning pipes or water meters, and speed up their repair or replacement if necessary.

•  Taking advantage of rainwater and collecting it from the roofs of houses, hospitals and schools is one of the good ways to take advantage of water, opening gutters on the roofs, then collecting it in water tanks and using it either as gray water, that is, , for washing and cleaning, or for watering gardens and public trees.

Do not throw waste in the streets and public parks

One of the important factors in the preservation of public property is not to throw waste on roads and public places, for various reasons, among them; The aesthetic reasons and the general appearance of the place, in addition to the diseases caused by the waste that lies on the sides of its containers and the proliferation of animals around it, such as mice. 

Throwing waste on the ground, whether in gardens or anywhere else, is an individual behavior, so children must be educated from the beginning to keep public places clean, such as cleaning the house.  Large dumpsters and garbage cans are everywhere. They should be placed in a plastic bag and kept in the bag until you return home or to the nearest place with a trash can.

Maintaining public property in the school

The school is the second home of the students, so they must keep their belongings inside and outside the classroom, such as keeping the wooden benches and tables safe from breakage and vandalism, and the cleanliness of the bathrooms, and the garden.  from school, and not be manipulated. school walls.

Students should also not throw litter and paper on the floor, especially after breakfast meals, as each student is responsible for the cleanliness of their school, and each student must learn to maintain school cleanliness and property, and assign a day during the week to clean the school by students among

No graffiti

Writing and drawing on walls and public places is illegal, and uncomfortable to look at, so people who do this should not be obliged, they should report it to the local authorities, but if the writing is in a shop or building, talk to the owners to clean the walls.

Taking care of trees in public places

Many trees in public spaces and parks are subject to regular care, to be pruned as necessary, or in accordance with orders issued by the Government, at a local authority in the City of London called Lambeth there is a regular programme, which is takes place every four years.  , so that the state has a data registry that contains all the information about the trees.

All trees should be kept away from power poles or streetlights.

Other tips for maintaining public property

There are a number of tips that can be followed to preserve public property, below:

•      Request the help of the municipalities, since the municipality can contribute to the maintenance of public goods and facilities, providing containers, garbage trucks or any other tool. 

• Educate people on the importance of maintaining public property and keeping it clean through the media, where photos can be taken and posted on social media.