Sunday, August 28, 2011

The Green Movement Has Taken on a Life of Its Own - Are You Living the Green Life?


No matter where you go today, to hear much talk about the green movement. Even the companies advertising on television talk about their support for going green. So many people talk-the-talk - said all the right things. But they really walk walk? Most people are only one or two things in favor of the motion. Primarily, we are putting out bottles and cans in separate containers and binding paper and boxes for recycling day. But there is much more than that. As great as these two initiatives, there are countless more things we can do to support the motion.


If you are truly serious about saving the planet, your efforts to go green must include the following:


1 Save water. Did you know that simply choosing more water efficient washing detergent saving water? There are also chemical free laundry detergents that are even better. Here are some other things you can do to conserve water.


Fix the leaky toilet
Harden faucet dripping
· Upgrade the old toilets
· Wash clothes and dishes only when the full load


2 Energy savings. Most people know about it, but even less to do - not to replace light bulbs with energy saving bulbs. I'm sure everyone has heard about the following at some point and time, but it just was not done.


° Turn the computer off when not in use
• Turn the heat down at night
· Turn off your mobile phone with fully charged
· Reduce only idling your car
· Close curtains and blinds to block the hot sun on warm days


3 Reducing waste. Here are some great ways to reduce waste in your home:


° Think about not using disposable cups, silverware and napkins
· Consider using a water filter to reduce use of plastic bottles
The Store online as much as possible to reduce vehicle emissions of carbon dioxide
· To reduce unnecessary copying and printing
· Use of electricity and gas services to receive energy from environmental sources, solar and wind mill


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