Best Ways To Start Going Green
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Going green can seem like an overwhelming task however, there are small things that you can do that make a world of difference.
Going green, will help preserve the rainforest make our overall environment safer, can improve your health and save you money.
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RECYCLE
38 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -
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Save Water
Save water by turning the faucet off while soaping up in the shower, during shaving and while you brush your teeth. Use sprinklers only when necessary, turn the water off while you are washing the car.
19 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -
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Do the Laundry in Cold Water
Washing in warm water instead of hot cuts your energy by 50 % per load using cold water will cut it even more.
12 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -
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Flip a Switch
Simply turn out the lights that are not in use.
11 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -
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Skip the Dryer
Do you remember when Grandma said use the line? When the weather is cooperative try it and see how it works for you, might find yourself surprised.
11 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -
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Adjust Your Thermostat
Adjusting your thermostat is easy and cost free. Turn it down a few degrees in the summer and up a few degrees in the winter, Owners of programmable thermostats can save around $75.00 a year.
8 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -
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Fill the Dishwasher
You can save on average 20 gallons of water per dishwasher load by only running full loads.
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Weatherize
Seal around windows and doors.
6 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -
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Unplug Electronic Devices While Not In Use
Did you know that DVD players, cable boxes TVs, Game consoles, phone chargers, printers, computers and stereos. (Just to name a few) are known as “vampires” they suck electricity when those items are plugged up even though they are not being used.
5 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -
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Wear the same clothes for days
Saves on water, energy, and soap.
4 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
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Rent Movies
Renting movies saves you about $10.00 per movie and keeps you from contributing to the trash pile.
1 point - added 15 years ago by JARM -
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Carpool
Carpool, walk or ride a bike to work or maybe to the store if you are only getting one or two things.
1 point - added 15 years ago by JARM -
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Donate
Donate clothing and household goods.
1 point - added 15 years ago by JARM -
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Don’t Overload
Do not overload your dryer and keep the lint screen clean.
1 point - added 15 years ago by JARM -
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Change Laundry Detergents
Bleach, laundry detergents and fabric softeners can be toxic to the environment
Several companies make eco-friendlier cleaners and non-chlorine bleaches.
0 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -
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Change Your Cleaning Products
Use eco-friendly cleaning products or make your own.
0 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -
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Switch to Florescent Light Bulbs
Florescent bulbs may cost a little more however, they last longer and are energy efficient saving you money in the end.
-5 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -
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