Our Earth is becoming more and more populated and this means more resources are being used.  Many people do not realize the amount they waste.  In order to become more conscious of your individual impact on the world, try recording every resource you use for one week and then learn what your footprint is!  You can do this by going to http://www.footprintnetwork.org/en/index.php/GFN/page/calculators/.  This website really can open eyes.  I also included a few things one can do that will help the environment and shrink your footprint!!

 

 

1. Update lightbuldbs. Installing a compact fluorescent bulb (CFL) is the quickest, easiest way to save energy -- and money

2. Unplug things that glow.  Anything that has an LED (light emitting diode) that glows even after you turn it off continues to draw power.

3. Support local farmers. Typical grocery store produce travels nearly 1,500 miles before it ends up on your plate. All this traveling burns fossil fuels and results in carbon emissions -- a fancy term for pollution. Buying from local farmers means you're not only getting the freshest food possible, you're saving energy

4. Fix that drip.  Repair a leaky toilet and you can save $30 a year, which may not sound like much until you realize it means 73,000 gallons.

5. Look at the label.  When it's time to replace a household appliance, choose a product with an Energy Star label.

6. Do full loads.  Whenever you wash just a few clothes or dishes at a time rather than waiting for a full load to accumulate, you're wasting water, power, and money.

 

 

 

 

 

 

List came from: http://www.bhg.com/home-improvement/remodeling/eco-friendly/easy-ways-to-go-green/ Click to learn more!

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Hello Donna,

Footprint Calculators? I've never heard of this before. Thank for the link.
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Speaking of reducing waste, I realized that the more produce I buy that doesn't come in packaging, the less I have to throw away.  Who needs a plastic bag for a banana or an orange?  They already have that handy compostable peel.
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