Go Green One Small Step At A Time
April 21, 2009 by admin
Copyright © Margie Franklin
We often ask ourselves, how can we contribute to the fight against global warming. We’ve all heard the phrase “go green,” but we just don’t have a clear picture as to what it represents. What does go green mean and how can it save us money?
There are several very easy steps we can take to go green. Did you know that keeping your cell phone charger plugged in all of the time eats up energy? How about the tv, ipod, computer and DVD player? You can start making a difference just by unplugging each one of these items when not in use. Or better yet, just plug all of them into a power surge protector and simply turn it off when not using those particular electronics.
Does your family prefer bottled water to tap? If so, then you are part of the huge number of people spending an average of $1,400 on bottled water on an annual basis. The bad part is that only about 5% of those plastic containers get recycled. A great alternative would be to use filtered water instead. A top of the line filter only cost about $100.00. This equates to a huge savings per year.
Going green helps heal the earth, but also saves us money at the same time.
A good example of this would be to read the newspaper online, rather than having it delivered to your home. There’s over 64 million newspapers printed on a daily basis in the United States. Did you know that only about 70% get recycled? Shame on us for wasting all of those precious trees.
Won’t you do your part and make the decision to go green? Just take one small step at a time. It could be something as simple as choosing to decrease the amount of time you drive your vehicle. Consider walking or riding a bicycle, whenever feasible. Not only will you save gas and money, but you won’t be contaminating the air.
When driving can’t be avoided, eliminate warming up your car prior to heading for your destination. Most newer model cars will be fine if you just get in them and go. Try driving 55 miles per hour or less, rather than speeding. Also keep your tires inflated at the recommended as per your guide.
One small step for individuals in the fight against global warming leads to one huge step towards saving our planet.
About the Author:
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Margie Franklin is the owner and webmaster of Live The Dream With Faith Home Business Opportunities. She also is a firm believer in giving back to the community. You too can join her efforts to help fund non-profit organizations and change the world by shopping online.
