Go Green young man or woman or so say some in your society. Here are some recent recommendations from an independent source WorldWatch.org making their recommendations. Make up your mind on their suggestions. Hey, we are Americans and we get to choose what is right for our families. In my personal opinion some are smart ideas and others no so much. As US citizens we can choose for ourselves and that is the way it should be.
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"From concerns about inadequate natural resources to climate change to overflowing landfills, many people worry about the state of the environment, per these following ideas published by worldwatch.org. And while most make an effort to recycle, there are numerous other steps that you can take to conserve resources, avoid environmentally harmful products, and reduce waste. As an added benefit, many choices that benefit the earth may also benefit your wallet!"
Here are five easy ways WorldWatch.org Says to “go green”:
- Wash clothing in cold water whenever possible. "An estimated 85 percent of the energy consumed when using a washing machine is spent on heating the water. To conserve even more energy, dry clothing on a clothesline or drying rack instead of the machine dryer." I do cold water only on colored clothing. Some habits are hard to break. Hey, I use the dryer, come on!
- Ensure that each faucet in your home is equipped with a faucet aerator."These inexpensive devices conserve water and heat while maintaining strong water pressure." I do this one also. I am not so bad after all.
- Plant only drought-tolerant, native plants in your yard. "Native plants will naturally thrive in your climate, often with minimal watering. Research which plants are native to your area for a beautiful, eco-friendly garden that will be easy and inexpensive to maintain." I do this too mesquite trees, aloe, cactus.
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Reduce your consumption of meat. Although I am not sure of this one. The experts are telling us "that not only is meat pricier than its veggie counterparts, but it carries significant environmental costs as well. Swapping out meats for tofu, beans, or vegetables when possible may benefit your budget, health, and the environment. When you do choose to eat meat, consider organic options that have been locally and humanely raised. This reduces the negative environmental impacts and helps support your local economy."
 For me this not easy, and I do not plan to adhere to this one. Here I am, a number of years ago, trying to go meatless on this particular day choosing no meat pancakes (yes, I like butter). My favorite pancakes are thin and crispy difficult to find in restaurants.
- Purchase a water filter for your home and a reusable water bottle to carry with you "when you are out. Even though many plastic water bottles are sent to recycling, they still represent a substantial amount of container waste. Do your part to reduce this waste by opting for reusable alternatives as often as possible—in the long run, it will also help you save money on water bottles!" I do this one.
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Source of Suggestions: worldwatch.org and reported and not endorsed by this writer |
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For me, I try to conserve and not pollute.
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