Green is the new Black. A new phrase that is getting increasingly popular. Obviously I’m not talking about the little party dress we try to squeeze in every now and then, but a whole new way of thinking and even a way of living.
Being “Green” is changing some old habits in to new ones that help our planet. Some people may say, “Well I don’t have a few hundred bucks to put a solar panel on my house.” Like in our previous post, being green doesn't have to be super expensive. Sometimes changing the old habits could save you money. The Milwaukee Conservation Leadership Corps does a great job of helping city-dwellers become aware of some of the environmental issues we have on Earth. Being apart of MCLC we learn simple ways we can save the planets by doing small things at home.:
• Unplug any electronics that aren’t being used.
• Use less water. (Turn off the water when brushing your teeth!0
• Switch to Fluorescent light bulbs (They last longer, so it will save you money in the future!
• Choose products with less packaging
• By organic and locally grown food
• Drive less
• Plant a tree!
• Reduce water heater usage by turning it down when it is not being used
• Plant a Garden
• Use reusable bags at the grocery store
• Fix leaky faucets
• Collect rainwater to water your garden
• Shorter Showers!
• Use towels instead of paper towels
• Turn off lights when they’re not being used
• Use the three R’s. Reduce, Reuse, & Recycle.
• & of course spread all that you know about being green to others.
You don’t need to make changes that will dramatically alter your life. But sometimes doing less or more of something could help stop our planet from deteriorating in the future.
To learn more tips about to be green go to:
http://simplemom.net/tips-to-go-green-at-home
http://www.thedailygreen.com/going-green
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