Here are some quick tips on how you can take one step closer to achieving a greener lifestyle.
In
the last few years, we have heard much about "going green." Whether
wanting to use fewer resources to save money, help the environment, or
both, many people are trying to live a "greener" lifestyle. The
following tips offer a few ideas on how to reduce your impact on the
environment.
1. Replace your light bulbs with energy-efficient
compact fluorescent light bulbs. According to Energy Star, these use
75% less electricity than incandescent bulbs and last about 10 times
longer.
2. Landscape using drought-tolerant plants. Xeriscaping
is a term for the use of plants that can thrive with little to no
watering. There are many beautiful drought-tolerant plants available,
from flowers to trees to exotic-looking cacti and succulents.
3.
Walk or bike more often. On fair-weather days, why not enjoy a brisk
walk to your destination instead of driving? In addition to reducing
your use of fossil fuels, this is a great way to get more exercise and
enjoy the fresh air.
4. Recycle. Many materials-- paper, cardboard, cans, plastics, and glass-- can be recycled into new products.
5.
Reduce the resources you consume. Bringing a reusable canvas bag to the
grocery store instead of using disposable grocery sacks can reduce the
waste of energy and natural resources. We often grab a wad of paper
towels when we make a small mess, but the environmental impact of those
paper towels adds up; they're made from trees, will take up space in a
landfill, and required fossil fuels to be manufactured and transported
to you. Using a reusable cloth for messes is better for the
environment, even though it requires some water to wash it. Of course,
moderation is the key. If you need to clean up a very disgusting mess,
you might choose to use paper towels, but it's helpful to be aware of
your use and choose reusable cloths whenever possible.
6.
Compost vegetable scraps and grass clippings. Vegetable matter can be
easily composted instead of occupying space in landfills. Composting
will help the environment as well as give you rich, organic matter to
add to your garden.
7. Register a website with a .eco extension
when it comes available. The concept behind the establishment of this
new dot eco top level domain, is that Dot Eco LLC will donate over 50%
of domain registration proceeds back to fund scientific initiatives and
research in climate change, ocean analysis, economic policy, and other
environmentally-related areas. Also, remember to host your website with
a green hosting company.
These are just a few easy tips that can
help one to live a "greener" lifestyle. This is becoming increasingly
important in the 21st century, whether to ensure that we have fuel left
for tomorrow or to preserve the natural wonders of the Earth.
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