Here are some tips you can use to start going green program at home.
Lights Out
The simplest method you can use at home to start your green program is
to turn out lights when you leave a room. So many people simply walk out of a
room and leave lights burning but you can change that by making sure to hit the
switch when you leave.
Fun project with old or broken items
Large cans can be covered and decorated with pieces of old clothes and used for piggy banks. (Why spend money on a piggy bank that counts for you?) Have the kids take time and count it! They learn and its a good rainy day past time, especially for those who are still scared to watch TV in a storm.
Recycle Water in Your Bathroom or Basement
Don't waste the cold water flowing out of the faucet before the hot water
kicks in. Fill a bucket with the cold water and use it to water your garden!
The same can be done with dehumidifier water.
In your Car
Unless you have some disablity, park in the first spot you see. You'd be surprised how much gas you burn driving a parking lot (Walmart) looking for a spot close to the door. Face it untill they start making the employees park in the back or in an employee lot, you will have a distance to walk.
White's Out/Brown's In
Brown rice is healthier for you because it packs a whole lot more vitamins
and nutrients than white rice. But there's an environmental benefit as well: brown
rice takes less processing and that means less energy used.
Give the Boot to Bleach
Hydrogen Peroxide is a great alternative to chlorine bleach. It's just water
with an extra oxygen molecule that breaks down into oxygen and water.
Hydrogen peroxide - or H2O2 -- is made naturally when sunlight acts on water
and is produced by both animal and plant cells.
Laundry Detergents
Use Detergents that for sensitive skin or baby detergents. You will notice you use less moisturizers (lotions, oils). That will be because there will be less chemicals in your clothes.
Snag a High-Efficiency Showerhead
These showerheads can save up to 3,000 gallons of water per person per
year. You can buy them specially designed to conserve resources and still feel
like you're luxuriating in a spa-quality shower.
Choose Your Sponge Wisely
Cellulose fiber sponges are the only way to go these days. Why?
Cellulose comes from plantation forests or is made of recycled materials.
Synthetic sponges have been found to contain triclosan which, besides being a
health risk, is believed to wipe out fragile aquatic ecosystems, especially algae.
Information From National Geographic and CDC
Shower in a Hurry
Ever tried a "Navy" shower? It's a great way to be energy efficient. When
you get into the shower get your body and head wet. Then turn off the water.
Soap up and then only turn the shower on long enough to get rinsed off. The
point is to only use the water you need for rinsing.
