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Going Green x 10
By newsguy | November 7, 2008
Grass is green just like the leaves. Paint and crayons are the same, but what about your lifestyle?
Just like cozy cardigans and vintage floral patterns going green is in. This environmentally conscious way of living is this year’s newest fashion trend and millions are jumping on the bandwagon to save the planet.
With this new way of living become so prevalent here are some tips for making it easier in his life.
Tip #1: Take showers rather than baths. I know baths are nice, but they take up to 70 gallons of water where as a shower takes as little as 15.
Tip #2: Use natural temperature control. Open the winds during the day to let in light and cooler air. Then at night keep the heat in by closing them up tight.
Tip #3: Its okay to use the air conditioner, but keep electronics that exude heat (televisions, computers, etc.) away from them. They will feel the warmth and so run longer. It will save you money and help with going green.
Tip #4: Microwaves are that bad. Use them for small meals rather than a conventional oven because they use a lot less energy.
Tip #5: Laptops use less energy so if you are thinking about getting a new computer look into them. (I hear Apple has some great ones!) Also keep electronics unplugged. According to the U.S. Department of Energy up to 75% of energy wasted by home electronics occur when they are turned off but still plugged in.
Tip #6: Your lawn is the best place to go green. Avoid fertilizers that can get contaminate groundwater, streams, and lakes do to run off.
(See The American Lawn)
Tip #7: Also for your yard, leave the grass clippings on your lawn. Bagging them just creates unnecessary garbage and they are also natural fertilizers.
Tip #8: Make a new friend! Take public transport at least once a week. 1,500 of greenhouse emissions a year could be cut if people drove to work only four out of five days.
Tip #9: Make your lighting green (not literally unless you want to). Change your incandescent light bulbs with energy efficient fluorescent lighting. They use a ¼ of the energy and last 10 times longer. You can do this in your office too.
Tip #10: Avoid plastic lids, paper cups, and/or styrofoam containers in your take out. Try eating in once and a while. Its helps save resources and it’s also a bit nicer than wolfing down food on the go.
Our world is in need of a little care. So take up your marker, pencil, or crayon and color yourself green. There are so many things you can do this is just a start.
By: Landis Grenville
Topics: environment, earth, global warming |