Start Living Green

How to Start Living Green

 

Green living can be an overwhelming activity and task to take on if one decides to do it completely.  For others, the idea of green living means making small changes that helps to build a better world.  Such changes can even lead to saving some money while saving the world. 

 

1. Don’t leave the faucets running.  By leaving the faucets running a lot of clean water gets wasted and must go through the filters again.  By shutting off the water while brushing your teeth or washing dishes, the water can be saved, the hot water tank does not have to be working to heat more water, and the filters do not have to work to clean the already clean water.  It is cheaper for you, and healthier for the environment.

 

2. Open the windows rather than turn on the air conditioning.  Oftentimes, people will run the air conditioning in their vehicles or home without realizing that it is cooler outside.  Running the air conditioning units in the home can waste a lot of electric and can also cause a leakage of Freon.  This can be harmful to the environment and the animals or children who may stumble upon it.  Running the air conditioning can also be very expensive as it does require a lot of electric draw.

 

Running the air conditioning in one’s car can be equally as bad for the environment and the pocketbook.  Studies have shown that the air conditioning unit in the vehicle eats up more gas than riding with all four windows rolled down.  By rolling down the window rather than running the air conditioning, one can save money and the environment, plus hear and smell the world around them. 

 

3.  Skip a flush.  The toilet uses the most fresh water and of any system in the home.  By skipping one flush, upwards of five to ten gallons can be saved each time.  So, save money and the environment, and skip a flush every now and again.

 

4.  Turn off and unplug appliances and lights when not in use.  Contrary to popular belief, turning on and off the lights does not take more energy than it does to leave the lights on.  Nor does simply shutting them off ensure that they are not drawing power.  Unplug the appliances and lights to ensure the least amount of energy is being drawn and the most benefits can be seen for Earth and Self.