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Living A Cleaner Lifestyle.
You hear a lot these days about how important it is to live a greener life… that you should lighten your carbon footprint on the earth. Sometimes it seems like we’re getting lectured everywhere we turn.
Happily, there are some simple steps you can take towards living a greener life. In most cities, there is curbside recycling; so all you need to do is to separate your recyclables and place them out on the curb along with your trash for pickup ? the pickup service takes care of the rest, all you have to do is separate your recyclables and take them to the curb.
One great (and easy) way to live greener is to join your local Freecycle email list. Instead of throwing away unwanted items, you can post them on the list ? it’s more than likely that someone will have a need for them. Of course, when you need something, you can look there first before going out and buying new things. Freecycle keeps a lot of trash out of landfills and is a great money saver.
You can substitute some of your household items for more green friendly items. One such item is compact fluorescent light bulbs. These bulbs are much more energy efficient, which means that they use a lot less energy (and save you money) while being about the same price as any other light bulbs ? they also last much longer than traditional incandescent bulbs.
Out in the yard, solar lights can save energy and help illuminate dark areas. There are enough different designs on the market now at varying prices to make them affordable to most people. They don’t require an electrician to install them, and with the new solar technologies, they are brighter than solar lights used to be. They even have solar powered holiday lights you can use to decorate your yard without using cords and increasing your electric bill.
Batteries are another way that you can save money and go green at the same time. Modern rechargeable batteries are long lasting, easy to charge and save you a lot of money. When they do finally run out of charges for good, they are recyclable at your local hardware store, just like broken fluorescent bulbs.
As you can see, it is easy to begin going green. It is not only good for the environment, it is better for you and it will save you money. Living green will soon become a habit, and before you know it, you’ll be looking for more ways to be even greener. So don’t be afraid to take that first step. It’s easier than you think.
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Why Not Live A Greener Life?
Did you know that green living can actually help you live longer? It might sound strange, but it’s really true – many of the same things that help the earth will help you, too. If you drive less, eat fresh organically grown foods and do many other ecologically friendly things, you’ll live a lot longer.
Consuming only healthy foods that have been organically produced means that you’re feeding your body well at the same time you keep the earth from pesticide contamination. Organic meats are kinder to animals and keep the environment free of growth hormones and unneeded antibiotics. It also keeps these substances from going into your body. Eating fresh food that’s been organically produced means you’re also avoiding processed foods that are prone to clogging arteries and that don’t provide enough nutrition.
Driving less can help, too. Combine your errands and you’ll reduce traffic on the streets at the same time as you save fuel and money. You’ll also be a lot less stressed and anxious, since you’re not dealing with other drivers and traffic problems. When you can, carpool with someone else, or take public transportation. Choosing to walk to bike for errands near your home will help you get your exercise – it’s a lot better than a gym, keeps you healthy, and helps you look great!
Composting your food scraps can save you money in garbage waste and provide you with great soil next season for your own garden. It also keeps a lot of good stuff out of the landfills. Just keep adding your fruit and vegetable wastes, egg shells, coffee grounds, and grains to the compost pile. You can add your raked leaves and lawn clippings as well. Don’t add meat or bones… they will attract insects like flies and will take longer to compost. Water the compost down once in awhile to get the enzymes activated. Come spring, you’ll have some nice compost soil to add to your own vegetable garden for more healthy eating.
There are a lot of things you can do to make your home a lot more comfortable and save energy. Larger, well insulated windows let in more natural light, allowing you to keep your lights off for longer periods during the day. Turn your air conditioner off when you’re not at home and make use of energy efficient appliances to save money and resources.
Recycling cans, bottles and packaging will also help you reduce your trash bills and your carbon footprint. Consider using cloth bags instead of paper or plastic – you’ll save resources and avoid that ever growing pile of bags in the kitchen. Some stores will give you a small discount for using your own bag. These things all reduce pollution, allowing us to live in a cleaner world.
Once you start, you’ll be surprised at how easy a greener life really is. You’ll feel a lot better and you’ll be able to know you’re doing your part when it comes to keeping the planet healthy. Living greener helps you live happier and longer – give it a try today.
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