Being Green Is the Better Alternative?
We are demanding so much from our environment.
We ask it to provide for our everyday needs and yet we refuse to replace whatever we took from it.
The Earth, with its renewable and non-renewable sources of energy, is not at the brink of existence if we don't modify our ways.
Climate change is one of the many changes that have taken place since men started controlling their environment.
The earth is getting warmer and we are suffering.
We are asking too much and yet we give too little.
Some people have already started taking care of our earth.
There are a lot of organizations that are now being organized to increase everyone's awareness on why and how we should take care of our environment.
All of a sudden, people are getting "greener.
" A lot of people are now subscribing to alternative lifestyle.
This is the "green" lifestyle that aims to create a sustainable environment that can support human needs.
Everyone is taking action but the question is: have you done your part? Great things come from small beginnings and every simple act done with a lot of love can have a huge impact.
Here are ten things that you can start doing today to help save the environment, save you a lot of money, and maintain a healthier life.
1.
Saving energy = save money.
Old incandescent light bulbs consume a lot of money.
When they burn out, replace them with Compact fluorescent light bulbs which light more, use less energy and most of all, lasts longer.
It would also be helpful to unplug all your electronic appliances if you are not using them.
They may be off but when you leave them plugged, they are still eating up electricity.
Eighty-five percent of the water being used in washing clothes goes to heating the water, so whenever possible, use cold water when you wash your clothes.
During summer, use a drying rack or a clothesline to dry your clothes.
For your office, you can subscribe to online fax services instead of using old traditional fax machines.
Online fax saves you electricity, paper and ink.
2.
Less gas = better health.
Instead of taking your car to the office, you can always walk or use a bike.
This will save you on parking cost and biking is a good exercise for your heart.
If you live far away from your home, consider taking the bus to work instead or if you're single, move closer to your workplace.
The savings that you will get may not be immediate but it can save you a lot in the long term.
3.
Borrowing = more money.
If you are fond of reading books, consider borrowing from your local library instead of buying your own books.
This is also true for movie lovers.
If you really can't help it, buy only your favorite movies that you want for your collection.
Go out and meet your neighbors.
When you do, you can share power tools and appliances (that are rarely used) so that you can save a lot on your resources and finances.
We ask it to provide for our everyday needs and yet we refuse to replace whatever we took from it.
The Earth, with its renewable and non-renewable sources of energy, is not at the brink of existence if we don't modify our ways.
Climate change is one of the many changes that have taken place since men started controlling their environment.
The earth is getting warmer and we are suffering.
We are asking too much and yet we give too little.
Some people have already started taking care of our earth.
There are a lot of organizations that are now being organized to increase everyone's awareness on why and how we should take care of our environment.
All of a sudden, people are getting "greener.
" A lot of people are now subscribing to alternative lifestyle.
This is the "green" lifestyle that aims to create a sustainable environment that can support human needs.
Everyone is taking action but the question is: have you done your part? Great things come from small beginnings and every simple act done with a lot of love can have a huge impact.
Here are ten things that you can start doing today to help save the environment, save you a lot of money, and maintain a healthier life.
1.
Saving energy = save money.
Old incandescent light bulbs consume a lot of money.
When they burn out, replace them with Compact fluorescent light bulbs which light more, use less energy and most of all, lasts longer.
It would also be helpful to unplug all your electronic appliances if you are not using them.
They may be off but when you leave them plugged, they are still eating up electricity.
Eighty-five percent of the water being used in washing clothes goes to heating the water, so whenever possible, use cold water when you wash your clothes.
During summer, use a drying rack or a clothesline to dry your clothes.
For your office, you can subscribe to online fax services instead of using old traditional fax machines.
Online fax saves you electricity, paper and ink.
2.
Less gas = better health.
Instead of taking your car to the office, you can always walk or use a bike.
This will save you on parking cost and biking is a good exercise for your heart.
If you live far away from your home, consider taking the bus to work instead or if you're single, move closer to your workplace.
The savings that you will get may not be immediate but it can save you a lot in the long term.
3.
Borrowing = more money.
If you are fond of reading books, consider borrowing from your local library instead of buying your own books.
This is also true for movie lovers.
If you really can't help it, buy only your favorite movies that you want for your collection.
Go out and meet your neighbors.
When you do, you can share power tools and appliances (that are rarely used) so that you can save a lot on your resources and finances.