Though many think that "going green" means building a new home from the ground that just isn't true.
It is easy to start the process towards green living. A few inexpensive steps by everyone can lead to some big changes overall. As more and more consumers become aware of the threats to the environment with rising energy prices and decreasing renewable resources they are looking at their homes as an easy place to start making small changes that can help lead to a bigger impact.
- Installing low-flow shower heads
- Replacing old toilets with water saving models
- Using composite lumber products to build decks, fences and roofs
- Buying natural installation made from recycled blue jeans
- Adding a programmable thermostat to your AC/Furnace
- Lowering the temperature on your water heater (and when it is time to replace go tankless)
- Composting your kitchen waste (no meat)
- Recycling everything you can (glass, plastic, cardboard, paper)
- Making your own cleaning supplies
- Buying local
Some of these ideas only require that you think differently about what you throw in your trash can or down your garbage disposal. Some are less than $100 to implement and others require you to think just a bit differently the next time you get ready of your next improvement project. None are rocket science and anyone can do them no matter where they live.
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This is so true, Pat. These small steps lead to big changes. Changing out bulbs to energy efficeint ones not only helps the earth, but lowers your electricity bills. It's a win-win.