How can i be more friendly to the environment in my daily life?

Question

How can i be more friendly to the environment in my daily life?

Answer 1

dont use water bottles  

Answer 2

~ Recycle paper, glass, and plastic.

~ Turn off lights whenever you don't need them on.

~ Don't leave the water running, even if it's just a few drops dripping down.

~ Try walking to places, not driving, so you can save gas.

~ Of course, don't litter. And try to pick up any litter when you are walking and come across some.

*If you want to do something drastic, you can buy an environment friendly car. (Electric car.)

Answer 3

recycle....recycle. don't waste water....

Answer 4

We believe that the biggest help to the earth is to never eat fast food! Just in packaging over half of the worlds rain forests have been desecrated on account of the wrapper you get your "sandwich" in. NEVER eat at fast food places. They are the bane of the earths existence.

Answer 5

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 6

Over the next week, month, year...As you go through your daily routines stop and ask yourself "do I really need this?" and if so "How can I do it more eco-friendly?"

The basics:

Reduce - If you don't need it don't buy it. If you need it look for options with minimal impact (packaging, manufacturing, trasportation, waste). Reduce the amount of chemicals used by eating organic or making better choices with cleaning products and pesticides.  Reduce fuel consumption by walking, biking, using mass transit, planning your trips better, or carpooling.  Reduce water usage by taking shorter showers, not running the water, or planting a xeriscaped garden. Reduce electricity used by turning off and unplugging things when not in use, using CFL's, and managing your heating/cooling.

Reuse - If you decide you need something go for the re-usable option.  Bring your own cloth grocery bag, rinse and re-use plastic containers and baggies, etc.  Compost.  As you put things in the trash ask yourself if there is any way you could use it again before it goes in the trash. Could it be re-purposed?

Recycle - if you needed it and can't reuse it recycle it.

Answer 7

http://helpthisworldgogreen.com

has great tips

Answer 8

there is nothing wrong with being more environmentally aware, as you are suggesting...there is one main way to do that, use everything you have until it is used up...by this I mean, do not buy things you do not need, when you do buy something, anything, use it up, do not throw it away because it is out of style or not the correct color, do not purchase multiples of an item 'just in case', use common sense when living, take what you need, and leave some for the next person...if you look at the history of the world, many people who lived in the late 19 th and early 20th centuries were environmentalists-they only could afford the bare necessities, they bought only what they needed, they used up what they bought, and they did not throw anything away that might be useful-we could do worse than to emulate them...good luck

Answer 9

You can inspire people around you. Check this article for ideas:

http://postonfire.com/Business_Money/Cas...

Answer 10

recycle ur empty cans,water bottles,and paper

ride ur bicycle,walk or talk the bus to reduce using gas

DON"T SMOKE...but if u must then dont throw the butts or empty cartons on the ground

if you go to a coffee shop or any drink/cafe places bring ur own cup

when u go shopping,use recyclable bags

if you use niagra mowhawk electricity,u can spend $0.05 for wind energy

something really BIG:BUY A HYBRID CAR!!!!!