Go Green, Save Green
Go Green, Save Green We all realize that the planet is definitely changing and resources, such as money, and oil don’t come around as easily as it once may have and with the prices of virtually everything on the rise the least bit of extra cash can be the most bit of helpful. With only a few small adjustments to your daily routine we can lower energy costs, save money and ultimately help save the environment as well. While global warming and the oil peak aren’t the first things we think about when we wake up, this doesn’t make them any less important or have any less impact on our lives, so why not take a few simple steps to save our planet and keep a bit of money in your pocket. You may or may not know that even when electronics such as kitchen appliances, cell phone chargers laptops, and televisions are off and still plugged in they’re still pulling electricity that’s not even being used, usually referred to as “phantom electricity”. Yet you still end up paying for it and the U.S Department of Energy reports that nearly 75% of the electricity used to power our homes is consumed when these items are off. So before you leave your house in the morning make sure to unplug those devices that aren’t being used, or invest in smart power strips that sense when devices are off and stops phantom electricity and you could save nearly $400 a year on your electricity bills.
With gas prices rising, cutting down might be some peoples only option. Before this has to happen we can take a few preventative steps to help us save money on gas. Remember to keep up on the maintenance of your car; a poorly maintained car can use up to 50% more gas than it normally would and emits twice as much carbon dioxide. And of course try to start a local car-pool between friends and coworkers.
A few simple adjustments to your daily routine can help you become a more cautious consumer. You can start off by using less plastics, take advantage of reusable grocery bags, they’re even coming
With gas prices rising, cutting down might be some peoples only option. Before this has to happen we can take a few preventative steps to help us save money on gas. Remember to keep up on the maintenance of your car; a poorly maintained car can use up to 50% more gas than it normally would and emits twice as much carbon dioxide. And of course try to start a local car-pool between friends and coworkers.
A few simple adjustments to your daily routine can help you become a more cautious consumer. You can start off by using less plastics, take advantage of reusable grocery bags, they’re even coming
Cited: Rogers, Elizabeth. The Green Book: the everyday guide to saving the planet one simple step at a time. Books.google.com-Google online books. 2007. Web 17 March