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Going Green in Your Home
By gogreeninhome.com
It's not exactly news that Americans use more energy than any
other country on the planet. With the conversations over global
warming heating up, there are small changes people can make on
their way to a "greener" lifestyle.
If you are concerned about the carbon footprint you may be leaving
behind? Here are some easy tips in making your household 'green
friendly'.
Get rid of that gas-sucker
Automobiles in the United States are responsible for 25% of the
greenhouse gases that are emitted into the atmosphere. Trading
your gas-eating SUV or Hummer for a more fuel-efficient car is the
first step in going green. Look into cars that get good fuel
mileage or ones that use alternative fuels. Cars with features
such as automatic transmissions and four-wheel drive use more gas
than the pared down versions.
Recycle
Even if your community doesn't have mandatory recycling laws, you
still need to recycle. Aluminum, plastics, cardboard, paper and
magazines need to be separated and disposed of at recycling
centers or in your recycling bin.
Why must you recycle? Because recycling decreases the use of toxic
chemicals, cuts energy use, helps curb global warming, stems the
flow of water and air pollution, and reduces the need for
landfills and incinerators.
Buy recycled products. Try and look for products that are made out
of post-consumer recycled products. Use durable goods.
Instead of paper or plastic at the grocery store, bring a tote
bag. Stop using paper cups, plastic utensils and paper plates and
go for the real thing. Trade your disposable razors with reusable
ones. Get some Tupperware and cut down on disposable food
containers.
Re-energize your home
No country is more wasteful than the United States. Americans
sleep in icy-comfort in the summer, in cozy heat in the winter.
Lights glare from rooms that people aren't even in. Start with
turning up your AC and turning down your heat. Drafty homes and
apartments drain energy. Seal and caulk around windows and doors,
and put weather stripping around your windows. Make sure your home
has adequate insulation.
There many useful ideas in this book and not all will cost you and
arm and a leg.
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