What are some tips for going green?
Hi, I try tο bе very eco-friendly, аnd I’m trying tο come up wіth ѕοmе more tips. : )
I already reuse a lot οf mу stuff, υѕе those eco-friendly light bulbs, take shorter showers, υѕе a water filter аt home аnd a copper bottle fοr sports, recycle, аnd yeah.
Whаt аrе ѕοmе house hold iitemsthat аrе ехсеllеnt tο reuse?
Thanks!!!!
BOXES!!! peoples are always like ehh lets throw it away BUT hey it maybe cardboard but we need to REUSE it
if you have a dog, use a small plastic bag to pick up dog poo. Don’t throw away plastic bags, reuse them for something else.
Someone has pointed out in this group that a website with that largest Collection of environmental tips is
http://dailyhomerenotips.com/energy-conservation/
I have checked it out and it truly contains a lot of tips. Check it out too, you may find it very helpful.
Excellent luck
Grow some herb/vegetables/fruit in your yard or patio. It costs a lot of energy to convey them around the country. Buy local produce when you can. Become vegetarian or eat less meat. Take public convey or walk. Buy harvest that are made from recycled materials, I always buy recycled toilet paper. Not only do we have to recycle but we have to use these harvest over the non-recycled ones.
Hey! You can turn the shower water off when shampooing your hair and then turn it back on when its time to rinse. It saves gallons!
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 www.readthegreenbook.com.
As I have been striving to “Go Green” I realize it is like stepping back in time without getting rid of my modern air force. I’m doing many things 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 buying 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 things first, it is a process and like dieting if you go to radical to soon, you are more liable to go back to terrible habits. I also mediate there are excellent, better, best choices in most things. If you aren’t ready to start a home garden, then try finding a farmers market, in anticipation of 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 small payoff time. Things like weather stripping and insulation cost, but the energy savings will add up quickly. You may need to hold reusable bags, but most stores give you a 5 or 10 cent credit, so you are paid back surrounded by a few months.
Reduce your packaging, if you eat more fresh food you will generally reduce packaging, it’s the same thing they tell dieters, shop the outer limits, 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 hold a set of reusable plastic plates. Replace disposable razors, diapers and cleaning harvest like swiffer. get out of bottled water, get a home filter like Pur or Brita.
Recycle, www.earth911.org will help you locate the nearest recycle center. I try to only hold plastics that are #1 or #2, they are more easily recycled. I also buy recycled harvest when available, that includes paper towels, napkins, toilet paper, tissue, school/office equipment and clothing.
Detox your cleaning, vinegar and baking soda clean nearly anything, they can even loosen a hair clog. Seventh Generation and Method are a couple mainstream brands that are very earth friendly.
Just start small and build from there, don’t get overwhelmed.