Going Green???? How To?

Question

What's the best way? Is there a website that'll give me a low-down??

Answer 1

http://www.thedailygreen.com/going-green...

or

http://www.thegreenguide.com/

Going green rocks! I'm also a raw foodist!

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Answer 2

Buy less stuff.  Bike or walk instead of drive.  Generate less trash.  Buy products that are more sustainable.  Use water efficient plants for your landscape....tear out your turf.  Etc...

Answer 3

Here's a course in Green Living 101:

http://www.lowimpactliving.com/blog/2008...

I also have a lot of info on my website you might find helpful:

http://www.thenatureinus.com/search/labe...

Answer 4

Going green is easy, there are so many great resources about the subject. My personal favorite is "The Green Book" which has parts of its book online as well at www.readthegreenbook.com.

As I have been striving to "Go Green" I realize it is like stepping back in time without getting rid of my modern conveniences. I'm doing many things I learned as a child, like line drying my clothes, sweeping instead of vacuuming, opening the windows in the morning to catch the cool breeze, only buying what I need instead of everything that looks cool, growing some of my own food, and canning what I can't eat now.

To me "going Green" is a frame of mind. Do what fits your lifestyle and do the easy things first, it is a process and like dieting if you go to radical to soon, you are more likely to go back to bad habits. I also believe there are good, better, best choices in most things. If you aren't ready to start a home garden, then try finding a farmers market, until you locate one look for produce grown as close to home as possible and go organic when available.

Many people think "going green" is expensive, I disagree. Some changes may take an initial investment, but they usually have a short payoff time. Things like weatherstiping and insulation cost, but the energy savings will add up quickly. You may need to purchase reusable bags, but most stores give you a 5 or 10 cent credit, so you are paid back within a few months.

My top tips are make your home more energy efficient, that also means using natural light, cooling and heating.

Reduce your packaging, if you eat more fresh food you will generally reduce packaging, it's the same thing they tell dieters, shop the perimiter, that is where all the meat, dairy and produce are located. Only buy what you will use, many Americans throw away a lot of unused food. Buy in bulk, that doesn't just mean large packages, but that area with the bins that you buy only what you plan on using.

Replace disposable items with durable items, if you eat outside often and use disposable paper or plastic plates, it is a wise investment to purchase a set of reusable plastic plates. Replace disposable razors, diapers and cleaning products like swiffer. Avoid bottled water, get a home filter like Pur or Brita.

Recycle, www.earth911.org will help you locate the nearest recycle center. I try to only purchase plastics that are #1 or #2, they are more easily recycled. I also buy recycled products when available, that includes paper towels, napkings, toilet paper, tissue, school/office supplies and clothing.

Detox your cleaning, vinegar and baking soda clean almost anything, they can even losen a hair clog. Seventh Generation and Method are a couple mainstream brands that are very earth friendly.

Just start small and build from there, don't get overwhelmed.

Answer 5

Here are some very helpful blog posts that tell you various ways that you can go green in your life:

http://www.greenstudentu.com/eco_lifesty...

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http://www.greenstudentu.com/Our_World_T...

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Answer 6

www.thedailygreen.com is a great source of information if you are starting out on the road to becoming green in the US.

Here are 10 steps  that are simple but actionable measures that collectively can make a very, very big difference - they are things that everyone can do!

Here's the list:

Change conventional light bulbs to compact fluorescent ones

Buy appliances with the environmentally friendly ENERGY STAR label

Don't air-condition an empty room

Unplug chargers and appliances when not in use

Switch to green power through your energy provider

Walk or take public transportation or join a car share scheme

Recycle your glass, metal, paper and plastic

Bring your own cloth bag to the supermarket

Use green cleaning products

Switch to paperless bank statements and online bill paying.  

Answer 7

Going Green is quite easy if you just assess what you do and try to reduce, reuse, and recycle (in that order) and be more aware of the source and content of what you use.

Here's a few sites I've found handy:

http://earth911.org/

http://www.eartheasy.com/homepage.htm

http://ecologue.com/Default.aspx

https://www.greendimes.com/

http://planetgreen.discovery.com/

http://www.therenewableplanet.com/

http://www.treehugger.com/

Welcome to the Green Life!!!