Unless you’ve been living under a rock in recent years you’ve heard all the talk about living green. For some it may seem overwhelming, expensive, or time consuming, but we’re here to prove that it’s just the opposite.
Every effort starts somewhere, and a shift in thinking along with a few small adjustments to your day-to-day habits can have you living a green lifestyle in no time at all. Take a quick look through this list of simple ways you can ‘go green’ and do your part to make this earth a better place.
If American households went online to view and pay their bills, it would save over 16 million trees. Find out what services and options are available for electronic bill pay.
If just 10% of all Americans attached shut off valves to their outdoor hoses, we’d save enough water to fill 128,000 bath tubs every day.
Moving your thermostat down 2 degrees in winter and up 2 degrees in summer saves over 2,000 pounds of Co2 emissions, and over $100 on your annual energy bill.
Insulating your home’s attic, pipes, and duct work can shave as much as 25% on your energy bill.
Get new appliances. Ditching that old refrigerator in the garage could save you as much as $150 a year. Appliance use comprises about 18% of a typical home’s total energy bill, with the fridge being one of the biggest energy hogs.
Going green isn’t just a fad, it’s a new mindset that brings an awareness of the people and world around us. The steps can be simple, and the options abound. Replace your typical light bulbs with energy savings bulbs. Look into low flush toilets. Consider reduced flow shower heads and faucets. Don’t forget that in addition to the conservation efforts you’ll be putting forth, you’ll also generally see savings in your own wallet.