INFORMATION ON GO GREEN
There's no right way to
go green.Going green is a popular term used to describe the process of changing
the lifestyle for the benefit and safety of the environment.People who go green
make small changes that you can make in your life and take actions on warming
pollution,loss of animal habitats and other environmental concerns.With the
help of new technology and new researches on environment changes are getting
easier to make without sacrificing your lifestyle.Most people begin living
green by implementing there lifestyle changes as living more
sustainably,switching to environmentally green (friendly) products and
recycling as many products as possible.
Keep waste out of
landfills by reducing the amount of disposable or single-use products you buy,
and by reusing or recycling whatever materials you can. If your community has a
curbside recycling program, sign up for bins so your paper, plastic and glass
bottles, metal cans and other recyclables can be picked up and processed.
· Buying and using only environmentally friendly products -- such as
recycled paper products, nontoxic household cleaners and personal products, and
organic foods -- is a major part of going green. Green products minimize the
damage or harm some production methods can have on our air, water, soil, animal
life and plants.
· Recycling packaging and building materials (such as glass,
plastic, paper and metal) and reusing useful items minimizes waste. This helps
decrease the need for landfill space and conserves energy. Composting food
waste and plant matter is another way to recycle.
· Most energy in the
United States is produced by burning fossil fuels. Reducing your energy use at
home can cut back on the amount of greenhouse gas produced by your daily
activities. One simple way to reduce energy is to change your lightbulbs to
energy-efficient compact fluorescents. You can also save energy by
sealing and insulating your home, switching to energy-efficient appliances and
turning off lights, appliances and electronics when they're not in use.
· Idling your car means
you're getting zero miles per gallon, while pumping greenhouse gases into the
atmosphere. Consider carpooling or taking public transit, and make sure not to
warm up your vehicle for longer than 30 seconds. Avoid high speeds, rapid
acceleration and hard braking; these can lower your gas mileage by up to 33
percent. Clear out extra weight in your car, inflate your tires properly and
keep your car well maintained so it runs efficiently, burning less gas and oil.
If you can afford it, consider buying a fuel-efficient vehicle.
· Chemical cleaning
products, herbicides and pesticides can be hazardous to your health as well as
to the environment. Replace your cleaning products with eco-friendly, nontoxic
cleaners. You can even make your own cleaners using common household items such
as baking soda and vinegar . In your garden, choose organic pesticides and grow
native plants that will resist weeds and disease on their own.
· Renewable energy comes
from natural sources --- sun, wind, water, wood and geothermics --- that either
can't be used up or can be replenished naturally. Using renewable energy cuts
down on fossil fuels, preventing greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere.
It also promotes sustainable energy use, helping ward off potential energy
crises. If you can afford the investment, consider installing solar panels on
your home. Otherwise, contact your energy company and ask about purchasing
"green" energy from renewable sources.
