Obama is quickly finding out two things as he looks for ways to make the White House more environmentally friendly.
1. It's already been done.
2. It needs to be done again.
In 1993, Bill Clinton started "greening" the White House and saved $1.4 million in the first six years. He took projects on such as lighting, heating and air, insulation, and water sprinklers. During George Bush's two terms, three solar panels were installed including one that heats the pool and showers. Bush also started an office paper recycling program.
Before he took office, Barack Obama wanted to start an initiative that would show American's that it isn't that hard to go green. He said, he already did it in his own house, so why not take it to a grander scale that is in the public's eye, so that they too can be more cautious about their energy use.
The first-family is starting off on the right foot. Michelle Obama broke ground on an organic herb and vegetable garden. The Obamas installed an environmentally friendly wooden swing set for the girls. Although the full plan has not been created, the Obamas are taking small steps in the right direction to get it started.
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