Green Tips
Written by Chris Christian
Ok so you haven’t started the greening process in your home yet and you’re
not sure where to begin. The following suggestions can help you get started.
Compact fluorescent
Switch to compact fluorescent light bulbs.
bulbs use less energy produce less heat and that translates to a
lower electric bill.
Program your thermostat. Programming your thermostat to come on just
before arriving home and lowering the temperature while sleeping will cut
down on energy consumption and cost.
Using chalk or weather striping
Seal your home to prevent leaking.
around windows and doors will help to maintain the internal
temperature you desire.
Give your HVAC unit a tune-up. Atleast every 2 years have your
system serviced to ensure peak efficiency. During periods of
high usage be sure to change air filter monthly. A dirty filter
reduces the efficiency of the unit cause it to use more energy.
Purchase Energy Star® Appliances.Using high efficiency appliances will
reduce the amount of energy used on each appliance, a savings that will
translate over the lifetime of the appliance.
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Save water.Use low-flow showerheads and aerators on faucets to reduce w
ater usage. Out-doors landscape with indigenous plants foregoing
high-maintenance plant and grass that requiring lots of water.
Go with green power. Customer can choose to purchase energy through
the local power company that utilizes renewable
energy technologies.
For more info on Green Power go to:
http://www.eere.energy.
gov/greenpower/markets/index.shtml.
Buy local.Buying local saves on transportation cost, packaging
materials and other valuable resources
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Low voc product
Use low and no voc (volatile organic compounds).
reduce the irritates, allergens and harmful chemical circulating
in indoor environments. You can purchase produces that are
low or no voc such as paints, household cleaning supplies and
carpeting. It’s also easy to make your own cleaning supplies
with lemon juice, vinegar and baking soda.
Use wood alternatives and certified woods. Flooring that
comes from renewable sources such as bamboos,
corks, grasses, and trees, and FSC (forest
stewardship council) certified woods cut down on
chemicals, manufacturing cost and environmental
irritation. Pur
chasing local can also reduce transportation cost and
emissions.
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Green your garden.Planting trees can add protection from the
elements while aesthetically enhancing property. Planting local
vegetation reduces maintenance and care cost since local
plants have adapted to the local conditions. Additionally
non-toxic, organic fertilizers, pesticides and other vegetation
care products reduces the strain on our air, drinking water and
environment.
Green your transportation. Using public transportation,
car pooling, walking or riding a bicycle can all put less
strain on the environment. Alternative fuel vehicles can
reduce harmful carbon emissions and fuel
expenditure.
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