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It is Easy Going Green!

By
Real Estate Agent

 

It seems that going green is really very in considering that there are great efforts exerted to make daily lives as close to a greener lifestyle. Everyone can make it happen even without hurting the budget too much. Here are some few tips towards a greener life.

 

Refrain from using bottled water

 

The use of bottled water is very rampant. The bottle containers can be recycled and put into other uses. However, isn’t it a greener idea to avoid the use of bottled water since it actually adds up to the volume of waste being generated? Instead, opt for reusable containers lie mugs, glasses, and cups. If you want to bring drinkable water when you go outside, there are also reusable containers too.

 

Prefer energy-star appliances during new purchases

 

Appliances can be expensive depending on the type and brand you buy. However, the amount spent on the purchase can be reimbursed in the long run when energy-star appliances are preferred. These appliances consume less power than those which do not bear the energy-star logo.

 

Add greens to your meals

 

Vegetables are things that literally contribute to green living. The addition of vegetables, especially green leafy ones contribute to better health. It helps reduce the risks of certain diseases. Vegetables are also better choices than meats. They produce less greenhouse gases than those produced by eating meat.

 

Let sunshine enter your house

 

The perfect abode gets better and more inclined to going green when sunshine is allowed to scatter natural light inside the premises. Aside from benefitting the household members by giving them natural source of vitamin D, letting the sunshine in reduces the time frame artificial lights like fluorescent and lamps are turned on. Sunshine can be allowed inside the house by placing windows on the direction of the sun. Raising the curtains is also one obvious methods of allowing natural light.

 

Reduce the use of car

 

If you are going to short distances, you can opt for a walk instead of using your car. You’ll reduce costs associated with gas mileage while reducing the amount of carbon monoxide emitted from its exhausts. Besides, walking is beneficial to the health as it can improve blood circulation and contribute to better respiratory rhythm.

 

Going green can be achieved in many ways. Regardless of the way utilized to exhibit green living in your life, what matter’s most is every green action is a great contribution towards a greener Earth.

 

Edward & Celia Maddox
The Celtic Connection Realty - Queen Creek, AZ
EXPERIENCE & INTEGRITY - WE TAKE THE HIGH ROAD

Some good tips to pass onto clients. Thanks for sharing.

Jun 03, 2012 02:10 AM
David Burrows
Classic Realty - Fairfax, VA
No Pressure, Just Seriously Devoted to Real Estate

Some great thoughts today. Thank you Bruno for sharing.

Jun 03, 2012 02:11 AM
Mark Delgado
houses for rent, Solano County & Glen Cove - Benicia, CA
Benicia and Vallejo, Property Management, rental h
I very much like your suggestions and not even for "green" reasons but because they actually are more enjoyable than their alternatives.
Jun 03, 2012 02:16 AM
Bruno & Noel Tarquinii
Bowie, MD
www.search4homes.us

Thanks for appreciating my post! Going green always bring greater options that have actually more benefits than other options.

Jun 03, 2012 02:20 AM
Ann Samuelson
Suntree Inc. - Astoria, OR
All of your suggestions are great reminders of how easy it is to be environmentally aware...thank you.
Jun 03, 2012 02:44 AM
Rob Ernst
Certified Structure Inspector - Reno, NV
Reno, NV-775-410-4286 Inspector & Energy Auditor

Going green is on peoples minds. As long as they get the proper information and not the green washing that is going around they will be more likely to accept it. As real estate professionals the best thing that can be done is get buyers in to the Energy Efficient Mortgage.

Jun 03, 2012 02:54 AM
Bruno & Noel Tarquinii
Bowie, MD
www.search4homes.us

Thanks Ann. With the state of our environment today, everyone must take their part to make it betetr for the future generation.

Jun 06, 2012 04:05 PM
Bruno & Noel Tarquinii
Bowie, MD
www.search4homes.us

I agree with you Rob! I think we can all do our part to educate other people towards greener ways of living.

Jun 06, 2012 04:06 PM