10 Ways to Go Green & Save Green
The green house effect is creating storm in every forum everywhere. The stress is being put on “going green” for the sake of saving the world so that the future generation can breathe clean air and thank us for thinking green. They say charity begins at home; the same is true for going green. Small things that you can do at home can contribute to make the world a safer place to live. Here are ten things that you can do to make your small but precious contribution.
Save energy
Start with the heating and cooling system of your home. Set the thermostat tad low during winter and a bit higher during summer. Replace the incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs. Unplug appliances when not in use. Use cold water for washing clothes. Dry the clothes in air instead of the machine. All these activities are a way to go green and l save a lot of energy and cut your energy bills.
Save water
Install water saving showerhead in your bathroom. Spend less time under the shower. Install aerators on faucets which will conserve water and heat with the water pressure still remaining high. If you have a garden, plant shrubs and bushes or potted plants that need little water. Conserving water is a way to go green as well as save on water bills.
Save Gas
Walk short distances and use bike for long distances. This will not only improve your health but will save on gas and parking costs. If you live very far from your work, move closer, if possible. Appeal to your local authority to develop the sidewalks and add bike lanes.
Save food
Whatever diets you may be used to prefer to eat more vegetable. Bring down your meat consumption as much as you can. Shop for locally grown organic vegetable, meat, eggs and diary products; this will keep the money circulating locally. Using more green vegetable is also a way to go green and stay healthy.
Avoid bottled water
Bottled water is generating more and more waste harming the planet greatly. You should use water filter to purify drinking water. Prefer using reusable bottle for carrying water. This will help to clean up the planet and go green by protecting the environment.
Save on buying
Prefer to buy stuff for your home cheaply. Use the internet to search for secondhand items for your home, be it furniture or appliances. Garage sales, thrift stores can provide you with cheap items. But when you buy check the genuineness of the items.
Buy smart
Whenever you buy food items, buy in bulk. Bulk purchase costs less and you save money. Buy clothes that don’t require dry cleaning; this will not only save money but reduce the use of chemicals to wash them. Whatever you buy make sure they last long. These may cost more initially, but in the long run save you money on replacements. Less of waste means saving the environment and going green.
Don’t thrash your electronics
Use your electronic items like the cell phone, computers as long as possible. When you are finished with them recycle or donate them. Electronic items contain toxics which affects the environment adversely. Not thrashing them is a way you go green and help save the environment.
Recycle cell phone
Thrashing cell phones is also dangerous for the environment. Arrange to recycle them somehow. Your local government will be able to help you in this.
Make your own cleaning agents
When you make your own cleaning products you save time, money and you home environment. You will require a few things that can be obtained from you local grocery; like baking soda, vinegar, lemon and soap.
These are small steps that you can take in you home in order to add to the effort of turning the world into a better place to live and breathe in. Therefore start today in right earnest by going green.
