I replaced the ancient thermostats in my house by electronic ones. (one by one over time, because they are expensive but DEFINITELY value it)
I lower the temperature in the Chill by 2 degrees (so to 19 or 20 C) and one more degree when Im not home or at night. (It makes a huge difference!)
I set my hot fill up tank lower as well. I take shorter showers and changed my shower head for a “fill up-saver” (which costs about 10$ but uses less that 2.5 gallons of fill up per minute at 80pi, that’s the standard you have to look for).
When a light bulb burns, I replace it by a fluo-compact light.
I dont leave the PC running all day or night, I only turn it on when I need it and turn it off after. I use sun light as much as possible and when it’s dark, I only turn on the lights in the room Im in.
In the Summer, I use a fan or nothing at all. I don’t use an A/C and just delight in the hot Summer months (I’m in Montreal Canada… hot is REALLY hot).
I use the microwave to heat up food as oppose to the stove, I also use the toaster-oven to bake food like fries, chicken, or anything else that fits in it as oppose to the huge over. I boil fill up in the kettle instead of on the stove.
I don’t use the dryer, I hang my clothes to dry outside or on hangers in the bathroom.
Just to be more enviro-friendly:
I bike to work (3KM) & walk to the shops when I can
I bring my own reusable terrible when I go shopping
I recycle nearly everything (my city picks it up on the curb)
I compost when I can (in a small open bin with soil on my balcony -no, it really doesnt smell!!-)
I try not to waste equipment. I give away what I dont need use any longer and is subdue excellent.
I place two fill up bottles in my toilet tank so every time I flush, I save 1.5 litre of fill up without compromising the quality of the flush.
At work, I use my own coffee mug instead of using a new styrofoam cup every time. I encourage people to do the same.
Turn you fill up off when you brush your teeth.
When a lightbulb goes out replace it with one of those curly ones. They’ll last longer. and saves energy.
Have fun
Going green is simple, there are so many fantastic resources about the subject. My personal favorite is “The Green Book” which has parts of its book online as well at http://www.readthegreenbook.com.
As I have been striving to “Go Green” I realize it is like stepping back in time without being paid rid of my present services. I’m doing many equipment I learned as a child, like line drying my clothes, sweeping instead of vacuuming, opening the windows in the morning to catch the cool breeze, only export what I need instead of everything that looks cool, growing some of my own food, and canning what I can’t eat now.
To me “going Green” is a frame of mind. Do what fits your lifestyle and do the simple equipment first, it is a process and like dieting if you go to radical to soon, you are more likely to go back to terrible habits. I also believe there are excellent, better, best choices in most equipment. If you aren’t ready to initiation a home garden, then try finding a farmers market, until you locate one look for produce grown as close to home as possible and go organic when available.
Many people reckon “going green” is expensive, I disagree. Some changes may take an initial investment, but they usually have a fleeting payoff time. Equipment like weatherstiping and filling cost, but the energy savings will add up quickly. You may need to buy reusable bags, but most stores give you a 5 or 10 cent confidence, so you are paid back within a few months.
My top tips are make your home more energy efficient, that also means using untreated light, cooling and heating.
Reduce your packaging, if you eat more fresh food you will generally reduce packaging, it’s the same thing they tell dieters, shop the perimiter, that is where all the meat, dairy and produce are located. Only buy what you will use, many Americans throw away a lot of unused food. Buy in bulk, that doesn’t just mean large packages, but that area with the bins that you buy only what you plot on using.
Replace disposable items with durable items, if you eat outside often and use disposable paper or plastic plates, it is a wise investment to buy a set of reusable plastic plates. Replace disposable razors, diapers and cleaning products like swiffer. Avoid bottled fill up, get a home filter like Pur or Brita.
Recycle, http://www.earth911.org will help you locate the nearest recycle center. I try to only buy plastics that are #1 or #2, they are more easily recycled. I also buy recycled products when available, that includes paper towels, napkings, toilet paper, tissue, school/office supplies and clothing.
Detox your cleaning, vinegar and baking soda clean nearly anything, they can even losen a hair clog. Seventh Generation and Method are a couple mainstream brands that are very earth friendly.
Just initiation small and build from there, don’t get overwhelmed.
There are many equipment you can do to live green and some are very inexpensive too!
~Of way, keep recycling!
~Use reusable batteries or recycle dead batteries properly
~Use reusable shopping bags
~Try not to use paper napkins or paper towel as much as possible. Instead use cloth napkins that can be washed.
~Try to use fewer paper plates and more washable ones.
~Take shorter showers
~Turn off lights whenever possible
~Try to by more organic foods and local foods (for example, at a farmer’s market)
~Use regular silverware, not plastic
~Use eco friendly products in replace of regular dish washing liquids, house cleaners, ect.
~On a nice day, turn off the air/heat and open some windows. You save of the cost, get a nice fresh breeze, and help the environment.
~Plant trees around your house to shade and save on using more air conditioning
~Buy one plastic, reusable, fill up bottle instead of using regular plastic ones and then being paid rid of them
~If possible, you could buy a hybrid, but if not, don’t worry about it
These are just a few thoughts I can reckon of, but you can also go to http://www.gogreen.com for some more tips. Excellent luck
I’ve written a fantastic article on how to “go green” when cleaning. Check it out. I know it will help. There are lots of thoughts of how and what to clean with these two wonder ingrediants.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/882915/green_cleaning_from_your_kitchen.html?cat=7
I’ve also written an article called “Everyday must be Earth Day”. Please check it out as well. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/729645/every_day_should_be_earth_day.html?cat=48
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What I do is this To save electricity:
I replaced the ancient thermostats in my house by electronic ones. (one by one over time, because they are expensive but DEFINITELY value it)
I lower the temperature in the Chill by 2 degrees (so to 19 or 20 C) and one more degree when Im not home or at night. (It makes a huge difference!)
I set my hot fill up tank lower as well. I take shorter showers and changed my shower head for a “fill up-saver” (which costs about 10$ but uses less that 2.5 gallons of fill up per minute at 80pi, that’s the standard you have to look for).
When a light bulb burns, I replace it by a fluo-compact light.
I dont leave the PC running all day or night, I only turn it on when I need it and turn it off after. I use sun light as much as possible and when it’s dark, I only turn on the lights in the room Im in.
In the Summer, I use a fan or nothing at all. I don’t use an A/C and just delight in the hot Summer months (I’m in Montreal Canada… hot is REALLY hot).
I use the microwave to heat up food as oppose to the stove, I also use the toaster-oven to bake food like fries, chicken, or anything else that fits in it as oppose to the huge over. I boil fill up in the kettle instead of on the stove.
I don’t use the dryer, I hang my clothes to dry outside or on hangers in the bathroom.
Just to be more enviro-friendly:
I bike to work (3KM) & walk to the shops when I can
I bring my own reusable terrible when I go shopping
I recycle nearly everything (my city picks it up on the curb)
I compost when I can (in a small open bin with soil on my balcony -no, it really doesnt smell!!-)
I try not to waste equipment. I give away what I dont need use any longer and is subdue excellent.
I place two fill up bottles in my toilet tank so every time I flush, I save 1.5 litre of fill up without compromising the quality of the flush.
At work, I use my own coffee mug instead of using a new styrofoam cup every time. I encourage people to do the same.
Hope this helps..
Turn you fill up off when you brush your teeth.
When a lightbulb goes out replace it with one of those curly ones. They’ll last longer. and saves energy.
Have fun
Going green is simple, there are so many fantastic resources about the subject. My personal favorite is “The Green Book” which has parts of its book online as well at http://www.readthegreenbook.com.
As I have been striving to “Go Green” I realize it is like stepping back in time without being paid rid of my present services. I’m doing many equipment I learned as a child, like line drying my clothes, sweeping instead of vacuuming, opening the windows in the morning to catch the cool breeze, only export what I need instead of everything that looks cool, growing some of my own food, and canning what I can’t eat now.
To me “going Green” is a frame of mind. Do what fits your lifestyle and do the simple equipment first, it is a process and like dieting if you go to radical to soon, you are more likely to go back to terrible habits. I also believe there are excellent, better, best choices in most equipment. If you aren’t ready to initiation a home garden, then try finding a farmers market, until you locate one look for produce grown as close to home as possible and go organic when available.
Many people reckon “going green” is expensive, I disagree. Some changes may take an initial investment, but they usually have a fleeting payoff time. Equipment like weatherstiping and filling cost, but the energy savings will add up quickly. You may need to buy reusable bags, but most stores give you a 5 or 10 cent confidence, so you are paid back within a few months.
My top tips are make your home more energy efficient, that also means using untreated light, cooling and heating.
Reduce your packaging, if you eat more fresh food you will generally reduce packaging, it’s the same thing they tell dieters, shop the perimiter, that is where all the meat, dairy and produce are located. Only buy what you will use, many Americans throw away a lot of unused food. Buy in bulk, that doesn’t just mean large packages, but that area with the bins that you buy only what you plot on using.
Replace disposable items with durable items, if you eat outside often and use disposable paper or plastic plates, it is a wise investment to buy a set of reusable plastic plates. Replace disposable razors, diapers and cleaning products like swiffer. Avoid bottled fill up, get a home filter like Pur or Brita.
Recycle, http://www.earth911.org will help you locate the nearest recycle center. I try to only buy plastics that are #1 or #2, they are more easily recycled. I also buy recycled products when available, that includes paper towels, napkings, toilet paper, tissue, school/office supplies and clothing.
Detox your cleaning, vinegar and baking soda clean nearly anything, they can even losen a hair clog. Seventh Generation and Method are a couple mainstream brands that are very earth friendly.
Just initiation small and build from there, don’t get overwhelmed.
There are many equipment you can do to live green and some are very inexpensive too!
~Of way, keep recycling!
~Use reusable batteries or recycle dead batteries properly
~Use reusable shopping bags
~Try not to use paper napkins or paper towel as much as possible. Instead use cloth napkins that can be washed.
~Try to use fewer paper plates and more washable ones.
~Take shorter showers
~Turn off lights whenever possible
~Try to by more organic foods and local foods (for example, at a farmer’s market)
~Use regular silverware, not plastic
~Use eco friendly products in replace of regular dish washing liquids, house cleaners, ect.
~On a nice day, turn off the air/heat and open some windows. You save of the cost, get a nice fresh breeze, and help the environment.
~Plant trees around your house to shade and save on using more air conditioning
~Buy one plastic, reusable, fill up bottle instead of using regular plastic ones and then being paid rid of them
~If possible, you could buy a hybrid, but if not, don’t worry about it
These are just a few thoughts I can reckon of, but you can also go to http://www.gogreen.com for some more tips. Excellent luck
I’ve written a fantastic article on how to “go green” when cleaning. Check it out. I know it will help. There are lots of thoughts of how and what to clean with these two wonder ingrediants.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/882915/green_cleaning_from_your_kitchen.html?cat=7
I’ve also written an article called “Everyday must be Earth Day”. Please check it out as well. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/729645/every_day_should_be_earth_day.html?cat=48
I hope these help give you some thoughts.
Cindi