Have you ever complained about a high priced electric bill? What about heating costs? Have you ever used a public water system where they restricted your use? Does anyone in your family have breathing problems? These are just a few issues that can be addressed by going GREEN.
We are not talking major projects in this blog just 16 low cost improvements that you can easily accomplish that will help save our resources.
- Compact Fluorescent or LED lights
- Install low-flow shower heads and faucet aerators
- Start a compost pile
- Plant trees
- Insulate hot water heater
- Weatherstrip and caulk doors and windows
- Collect rainwater to water plants
- Paint with low or no-VOC paint
- Replace filters
- Install programmable thermostat
- Plant a rain garden
- Plant native plants
- Install motion sensors in offices and other common area's to turn off lights when not in use.
- Install water efficient restroom fixtures
- Take advantage of day-lighting
- Provide recycle bins
Can you imagine if everyone were take advantage of these ideas how much better off the environment and life will be? The impact would be huge!
For other great ideas that can help sustainable life email me at jeff@cbredpath.com
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