How Can I be as Environmentaly friendly as possible?

Question

What should I do to my food, my house...etc.

Please help me - also I want to know becasue my electricity bill is Higher than the Eiffel Tower!

Answer 1

Ummmmm, When you leave a room make sure to turn off anything electric, when you leave the house uplug your cell phone charger, radio, blowdryer, etc.

                 and don't forget...

                             RECYCLE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 2

dont use applinences

Answer 3

here are some ideas

http://byderule.multiply.com/journal/ite...

Answer 4

If like me, you don't want to move to a Yurt in the woods, you can strive to live a sustainable life. I don't think radical changes in lifestyle are a sustainable thing to do, instead I suggest a systematic set of changes that may take years. I don't say I live a 100% sustainable life, but am working toward a goal. Here is my standard go green answer.

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's a few ways:

1.you shop at a health store (saves the planets by buying ORGANIC foods AND its good for your health!!)

2.if you have movie channels(like HBO or starz)

turn them off.its better for your bill.:]

3.buy these light bulbs that save you money in the long run.they're $7.00 or something BUT they last for up to 4 years AND it saves you electricity = saving lots of $$

4.when ever you leave a room just turn it off

(saves you more than you think)

5.set up a clothes line.the dryer uses up ALOT of electricity causing you to spend alot of $$.

i hope i help:] im so glad some people actually care about going green:]

Answer 6

First change all your bulbs to CFL.  

Second get a timer for your hot water heater if you don't have solar panels for your hot water.  If you haven't got a solar hot water system then get a thermosiphon hot water system.

Third, start a compost bin if you don't have one.  If you don't have the space, then get the "Can of Worms"  and let the worms work for you.

If you want more then you may use: My Best Recycling Idea

Besides recycling the plastic containers, you can improve your work or home environments by bringing live potted plants indoors.

Major items needed:

One empty plastic gallon container.   Tree Top Apple Juice is preferred, or equal in shape.

One empty plastic ½ gallon container.  Langers All Pomergranate Juice is preferred or equal.

Directions:  Lay the plastic gallon container on its side so the front label is facing up.  Place the empty plastic half gallon container on the label and with a sharpie pen outline the bottom on the Tree Top label and with a sharp knife carefully cut the outline.  Insert the half gallon into the hole until it rest on the back label of the gallon container.  Then mark and cut approximately one inch above the cut on the ½ gallon  to complete your planter container.  Remove and drill several ¼ inch holes on the bottom of the ½ gallon cut container for drainage.

Fill the cut ½ gallon planter with one inch of gravel before putting in good potting mix soil and live growing plant.  If you make two or more you can pour the water back and forth and not waste the water with the nutrients.

Go to NASA’s Clean Air Plant Study for the top ten plants that cleans the indoor air better than the rest.   http://www.zone10.com/tech/NASA/Fyh.htm

Hope this helps.

  

Answer 7

When you shop at the grocery store, use those re-usable grocery bags and if possible, if you haveto go distances a mile or less, just walk, Change your lightbulbs to those flourescent ones. If you live in a cool climate. lower your thermostat a couple degrees and wear sweaters, if a warmer one, raise your thermostat about 2-4 degrees. You will acclimate just fine afer a week.

Answer 8

Simply cut down your luxuries.

What luxuries? Your commonsense tells.