10 Easy Ways to Go Green

Posted by Ian McKenzie
Written on April 22, 2009

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Today is Earth Day.

Sometimes we look at environmental issues as being too big for just one person to solve; on the global scale, they are. That doesn’t mean that each of us can’t do our part to improve the environmental.

Here is a quick list of 10 easy ways for anyone to start going green.

  1. Change your driving habits
    1. Walk
    2. Ride a bike
    3. Use Public Transport
    4. Move closer to work
    5. Car pool
  2. Check out used before buying new
    1. Garage sales
    2. Flea markets
    3. Classified ads
  3. Buy or use local
    1. Farmer’s Markets
    2. Market farms
    3. Greenhouses
    4. Crafters and artisans
  4. Set back your thermostats
    1. Furnace
    2. Hot water tank
    3. Air conditioner
  5. Recycle
    1. Household
    2. Compost
    3. Office
    4. Thift Stores
    5. Consignment shops
  6. Conserve water
    1. Low-flow shower head
    2. Shorter showers
    3. Low-flush toilets
    4. Give up bottled water
  7. Change your light bulbs
    1. Use compact fluorescent
    2. Use LED holiday lights
    3. Turn off lights as your leave rooms
    4. Use lower wattage bulbs, where possible
  8. Use energy efficient appliances
    1. rated
    2. Mid or high-efficiency furnace
    3. Clothes line
  9. Reduce chemical use
    1. Natural pesticides
    2. Natural fertilizers
    3. Biodegradible household cleaners
    4. Phosphate free products
  10. Extend the life of your electronics
    1. Don’t upgrade to every new gadget
    2. Extend life of entertainment equipment by one year
    3. Buy used instead of new

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    Comments

    The more veggies, greens and fruits you eat, the less you need to use the oven = both health and enviromental gains.

    Comment by Joakim Olsson on May 8, 2009 @ 10:05 am

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