We need to unplug it.

我們需要拔掉插頭。

Why?

為什麼？

To save the world.

拯救世界

Really?

真的嗎？

Yes.

是的。

This small step can actually save the world as it's a part of sustainable living.

這一小步實際上可以拯救世界，因為它是可持續生活的一部分。

What's that?

那是什麼？

Good question.

問得好。

So, in today's episode, let us answer this need of the hour question on sustainable living.

是以，在今天的節目中，讓我們來回答這個關於可持續生活的當務之急。

Zoom in!

放大！

The world population is constantly on the rise and with it is increasing the demand for food, clothing, shelter and other natural resources.

世界人口不斷增長，對食物、衣服、住所和其他自然資源的需求也隨之增加。

But unfortunately, in a world left with very limited resources and under the threat of global biodiversity loss and extreme climate change, our growing demands are putting the planet and future generations at risk.

但不幸的是，在這個資源非常有限的世界上，在全球生物多樣性喪失和極端氣候變化的威脅下，我們日益增長的需求正在危及地球和子孫後代。

So, to save our future, it's high time that we take some targeted action through sustainable living, which is a way to minimize environmental damage by knowing how our lifestyle choices impact the world around us and reduce the demand and usage of the Earth's natural resources.

是以，為了拯救我們的未來，現在是時候通過可持續生活採取一些有針對性的行動了。可持續生活是通過了解我們的生活方式選擇如何影響我們周圍的世界，減少對地球自然資源的需求和使用，從而最大限度地減少對環境的破壞。

It basically suggests we recycle the waste and reuse the sources.

它基本上建議我們回收廢物，再利用資源。

But the vital question is, how can we adopt sustainable living and save the world?

但至關重要的問題是，我們如何才能採用可持續的生活方式來拯救世界？

Well, saving the world might sound like a Herculean task only possible by fictional heroes.

嗯，拯救世界聽起來像是隻有虛構的英雄才能完成的艱鉅任務。

But you'll be surprised to know that we don't need any superpowers to help the future and all we need to do is take small steps to make a big difference.

但你會驚奇地發現，我們並不需要任何超能力來幫助未來，我們需要做的只是邁出一小步，帶來大改變。

Yes, to that, first practice a technique called Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

是的，要做到這一點，首先要練習一種名為 "減量、再利用、再循環 "的技術。

In this method, we need to reduce our temptation to buy new products and reuse items or recycle them for a different use than what they are intended for.

在這種方法中，我們需要減少購買新產品的誘惑，重複使用或回收物品，使其用於不同的用途。

For example, glass can be molded into new glass, paper can be reused for packaging any material, and plastic can be recycled to make new hangers, bottles, toys, etc.

例如，玻璃可以模塑成新的玻璃，紙張可以重新用於包裝任何材料，塑膠可以回收利用，製成新的衣架、瓶子、玩具等。

The second step we need to take is to use less water.

我們需要採取的第二步是減少用水。

We can do that by simply turning off the running tap water during brushing, shaving and washing clothes, reducing the length of your showers and reusing unsalted cooking water to feed your plants.

我們只需在刷牙、刮鬍子和洗衣服時關閉自來水，縮短淋浴時間，重複使用不加鹽的烹飪水餵養植物，就能做到這一點。

And the third thing we need to do for sustainable living is to monitor our energy usage.

為了實現可持續生活，我們需要做的第三件事就是監控我們的能源使用情況。

Yes, I know, it's tempting in winter to blast the heater just as it is to have the AC on all day in the summer and speak over the phone with a muted TV playing in the background.

是的，我知道，冬天開暖氣很誘人，就像夏天整天開著空調，在背景音樂為靜音電視的情況下打電話一樣。

But we need to understand that not only is excessive energy use costly, but it's a precious resource that will be exhausted one day.

但我們需要明白，過度使用能源不僅代價高昂，而且能源是一種寶貴的資源，總有一天會被耗盡。

So, for this, all we need to do is simply shut down and unplug the electric devices when not in use, change the lighting in your home from traditional light bulbs to CFL, and best, allow the sunlight to light up your house, class or workplace during the daytime.

是以，我們只需在不使用電器設備時關閉並拔下插頭，將家中的照明設備從傳統燈泡換成節能燈，最好是讓陽光在白天照亮你的房子、教室或工作場所。

And, believe it or not, another way you can help to save electricity is through playing and reading.

信不信由你，你還可以通過玩耍和閱讀來幫助節電。

I know you must be wondering, how can this be a part of sustainable living?

我知道你一定在想，這怎麼能成為可持續生活的一部分呢？

Well, that's because activities like playing, reading, jogging, etc. will keep you away from devices that require energy and natural resources which will eventually save them and reduce their demand.

這是因為，玩耍、閱讀、慢跑等活動會讓你遠離那些需要能源和自然資源的設備，從而最終節約能源和自然資源，減少對它們的需求。

So, next time, when your parents or guardians scold you for playing outside, tell them, I'm not playing to waste time, I'm playing for sustainable living and to save the world.

所以，下次當你的父母或監護人責怪你在外面玩耍時，請告訴他們：我不是為了浪費時間而玩耍，我是為了可持續的生活和拯救世界而玩耍。

Trivia Time!

瑣事時間

Did you know, home electronics consume energy even when switched off?

您知道嗎，家用電子產品即使在關閉狀態下也會消耗能源。

Yes, approximately 75% of the electricity used to power home electronics is consumed while the products are off.

是的，大約 75% 的家用電子產品用電是在產品關閉時消耗的。

So, it's vital to unplug them when not in use.

是以，不使用時拔掉插頭至關重要。

Hope you learned something world-saving today.

希望你今天能學到一些拯救世界的知識。

Until next time, it's me, Dr. Binocs, Zooming out!

下次再見，是我，Binocs 博士，Zooming out！

Never mind!

沒關係！