Can anybody tell me some more tips for going green?

Question

Can anybody tell me some more tips for going green?

Answer 1

If you are really serious, go visit an Amish or Mennonite farm and see how they have been doing it all along for religious reasons.  You may think twice about it.

Answer 2

LOVE THE TREES AND PLANTS, TAKE CARE OF THEM, SEE THE BIRDS IN YOUR TOWN / VILLAGE, HEAR THE 'MUSIC' BY THEM......................

Answer 3

Change all those light bulbs to those spiral light bulbs..... all though You probably all ready knew that.

Answer 4

* Walk or bike to work and save money on gas and parking while improving your cardiovascular health and reducing your risk of obesity.

    * Use your creativity in gift giving, including making homemade gifts, donating to a good cause, or even regifting. (And gift green, in general.)

    * Your purchasing habits have a real impact, for better or worse. When making new purchases, make sure you know what’s “Good Stuff” and what isn’t.

    *  Setting your thermostat a few degrees lower in the winter and a few degrees higher in the summer can translate to substantial savings on your utility bills.

    * Install low-flow showerheads and take shorter showers to save water and the energy used to heat it. Or, consider eventually installing a solar hot water heater on your property.

    * Wash clothes in cold water whenever possible and use a drying rack or clothesline.

    * When incandescent bulbs burn out, replace them with longer-lasting, low-energy compact fluorescent bulbs.

*Filter your tap water for drinking rather than using bottled water.

    * Keep your electronics as long as possible and dispose of them responsibly when the time comes.

    * Buy higher-quality items and don’t give in to ‘psychological obsolescence’ marketing campaigns.

    * Recycle your cell phone and support good causes at the same time!

    * Ask your local government to set up a responsible recycling and hazardous waste collection event.

EVRY STEP MAKEZ A DIFFERENCE!!!!

Answer 5

Green is the new red.

Gore is the new Lenin.

Go figure.

Answer 6

Going green is living with plants.

"Common indoor plants may provide a valuable weapon in the fight against rising levels of indoor air pollution. Those plants in your office or home are not only decorative, but NASA scientists are finding them to be surprisingly useful in absorbing potentially harmful gases and cleaning the air inside modern buildings." - NASA's Clean Air Plant Study

Answer 7

Buy foods grown locally. Hang your clothes on a line to dry. Wear out things you already have.

Answer 8

most things will actually save YOU money!!!

1 dont buy junk (knick knacks) you dont need -

2 plant a garden - grow as much of your own food as you can

3 shop locally... farmers markets etc...

4 check out second hand stores for clothing etc (some stores are better than others)

5 avoid buying stuff made in other countries...

ultimately the BEST thing you can do for the planet is.....

have 0-1 kids ONLY.. any more is a burden... over 6.5 BILLION of us already.. we dont need more...and every kid you have is a contribution to the problem

Answer 9

Definitely check out your town's recycling program.  In my area, we are able to recycle almost everything we use, plastic, glass, cardboard, paper, etc.  It feels good to keep a large percentage of garbage out of landfills.  I also compost food scraps, coffee grinds, and paper to make nutrient rich soil for my gardens.  In the summer, I grow as much veggies as I can along with herbs.  I've also dabbled in homemade soap.  I can reuse yogurt cups for the molds and save money.  I recently bought a wood stove for alternative heat source.  My gas bill has dropped dramatically.  We also reuse almost everything we possibly can, plastic bags get washed and reused.  I've also stopped buying plastic utensils.  I went to an auction and bought a large lot of silver ware which I keep for parties and large dinners.  I definitely try to stay away from styrofoam but am having a hard time when I buy eggs.  Does anyone know where to recycle styrofoam?

Answer 10

start slowly.  it is tough to change a lifetime of habits.  i am by no means "green."  i do try to make some choices that are better for the environment.  but for us common people, being green is economically prohibitive.  for instance, the greener water heaters are priced about three times or more higher than a conventional water heater.  

i don't buy paper products or styrofoam, like paperplates, paper towels, disposable forks etc.  i use plates that can be washed and used again and again.  i use cloth napkins and towels/rags instead of paper towels.  i do buy toilet paper.  if i go out to eat, i will take my own plastic(reusable) container for leftovers.  

i think if you just stick to the reduce, reuse, recycle mantra then you are on your way to being more conscientious.  for the reduce portion, check out www.flylady.net.  for the recylce portion, google your county's landfill/recycling center.  as far as reusing, you will be able to do that just by using the same bags at the grocery store, or buying canvas bags.  

i think that large houses are a burden on the environment.  it takes more energy to heat and cool them.  the houses look pretty, but at what cost?  so when you look for a place to live, think on a smaller scale.  how much space does a family of four really need?  

some natural/green people don't use clothes dryers.  i use mine.  it is a life saver for me.  however, i keep it maintained.  plus, i do full loads.  

i think taking care of what you have with regular maintenance will go yards in helping you be more environmentally friendly.  

as far as the swirly lightbulbs, a segment was on the news that they might not be better, because people aren't turning them off.  because they don't burn hot, folks are leaving them on for greater periods of time.

Answer 11

use the spiral light bulbs, use candles, unplug stuff when not in use, recycle,