Society
Housewives encouraged to live low-carbon life
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2010-03-24 22:11
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BEIJING - China's government Wednesday launched a nationwide campaign to encourage housewives to live a low-carbon life.
The campaign, organized jointly by the All-China Women's Federation, Central Commission for Guiding Ethic and Cultural Progress as well as the National Development and Reform Commission, will be held across the country.
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The organizers will promote these low energy consumption concepts through various activities.
"It's very important to familiarize women with the low-carbon lifestyle, as they are the 'manager' of a family in daily lives," said a woman surnamed Zhao present at the campaign's opening ceremony.
"China has 370 million families. If every family saves a kilowatt-hour of electricity, they will reduce carbon emission by 290 million kilograms," said Song Xiuyan, vice chairperson of the All-China Women's Federation.
