A green world has many benefits to its inhabitants. There are enough natural resources, the weather patterns are favorable, and there is cool weather. April 22nd is Earth Day when we converge and look at our success and failures in restoring the green beauty of the world. You can be part of the movement by going green at home.
Here are some valuable tips to get you started.
Reduce your carbon footprint
Carbon dioxide is the biggest threat to a green earth. It warms the atmosphere and makes drastic weather changes such as flooding, drought, and typhoons. You should consider reducing your carbon dioxide emissions by cutting out activities that lead to additional carbon dioxide emission.
One of such activity is the use of fossil and solid fuels such as oil and wood to heat your home. Consider a cleaner form of energy. You could also plant trees and shrubs around the house to absorb some carbon dioxide around home
Conserve water and energy
Water and energy are not enough for everyone. It is thus important to preserve that little that we have. Here are some ways we can conserve energy:
- Changing conventional bulbs to energy efficient bulbs
- Purchasing energy star rated appliances
- Switching off the AC when there is no one at home
- Insulating the home against heat loss during the cold seasons.
To conserve water, you can take the actions below:
- Use low flow shower heads in your bathroom
- Install water efficient toilets
Recycle
Recycle the water that is generated from bathing and washing clothes and utensils. Rather than let it go down the sewer, you can have it filtered and utilized in the toilet or your yard.
This lowers your water bills and helps you use less water from the main supply. You can also have water filtration systems for purifying the tap water instead of buying bottled water for drinking. This helps avoid littering the environment with water bottles. You can also reuse plastic bags and bottles for other activities at home.
Spend less energy heating water
Water heating is one of the activities that consumes a lot of energy. Conventional water heaters have a storage tank for the hot water before it is used. Some heat is lost in the tank. To conserve the energy lost during storage, consider using tankless water heating systems. These systems heat the water directly at your faucets. This way, there is no heat lost in the process.
