Environment
| Helping to change the environment for the better can start at the home. Here are a few easy do's and don'ts to consider. |
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When thinking of ways to help change your environment for the better, you don’t need to go any further than your own home. Taking a quick look at our below list of Dos and Don’ts goes a long way in helping preserve your immediate environment and that of others.
Energy Savings
Just using energy-efficient fluorescent lights
instead of incandescent light bulbs generates savings equal to taking one million cars off our highways. You'll not only be saving on the bulb’s longevity but will help keep the room cool too!Not rinsing the dishes in the dishwasher before loading them is another huge energy saver. You can also let them dry inside without turning on the dryer itself. Consider using real solar power by hanging your clothes on an outdoor clothesline. Likewise, launder with cold/warm water and only with a full load.
Really Go Green: Tend To Your Landscape
Simple and effective things such as planting trees, minor landscaping and gardening go a long way in helping change our environment. Being careful to not disturb the habitat of wildlife also adds lasting benefits to the ecological balance of earth.Water Conservation
Make the conscience effort to conserve water for a greener lifestyle. For example, for every two minutes saved in a shower as opposed to a bath, an incredible ten gallons of water gets conserved. Taking it even further, the average citizen uses about 100 gallons of water a day and making a conservation plan can help track and reduce this water usage. Consider replacing old water fixtures and repair leaks in a timely manner around the home.In addition, modern professional car washes can be retrofitted to recycle their own water and are connected to proper sewage lines that can take care of the contaminated water safely. One quick visit to an automated car wash as opposed to washing it yourself saves hundreds of thousands of gallons of water each year.
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Online Savings – Personal Habits
Download your software and skip the CDs avoiding unsightly mountains of landfills. Using online bank statements could help more than 17,000 high school graduates enter college for one year. Going the digital route can seriously help reduce your carbon footprint and keep harmful items out of landfills.Moreover, over 18.5 million trees would be saved, 2.2 billion tons of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases could be reduced and over 1.7 billion pounds of solid waste eliminated by simply asking for e-statements. Turning off your computer saves 40 watt-hours daily, 4 cents a day and $14 annually. So, turn it off at night and before going to lunch each day.
Further Your Green Education
Become more informed about the oncoming “smart grids” and utility savings programs to conserve energy. Many are now coming online so keep abreast of new developments for your region. Getting involved in environmental organizations and attending conferences is good; however, getting further education and getting online degrees at the Bachelor and/or Masters level such as a degree in geology or environmental management.The above five steps are not only easy to do alone but can help change the environment for the better if you stick with it and have passion for what you do. Having this attitude opens new doors of opportunity for you and it will go a long way in securing a better future for our planet.
| By Meghan Belnap | Embed |
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