Are You Environmentally Conscious?

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:35:50 +0000

Recycle, recycle, recycle

If you’re lucky, your living arrangements, nearby companies, and so forth help to promote the ease of protecting our environment. For example, my apartment complex is one of the socially conscious establishments offering convenient recycling bins near the trash cans. In the past, I must admit that I’d sometimes skip out on recycling due to the inconvenience of having to lug bags of recyclables to a center that often wasn’t on the top of my priority list.

So, now, thankfully, I can consistently check recycling as confirmed on my list of ways to help keep our precious resources preserved.

But, recycling alone is not the only way you can make a valuable impact on our environment. There are still other simple changes you can make.

Reusable bags

Plastic bags end up swallowed by sea animals, birds and other vulnerable animals. They are highly toxic to our environment and are even outlawed in some countries already. To begin to do my part to undo the damage they’ve caused, I’ve purchased about 4 grocery store reusable bags to replace my need for plastic bags. I even carry a fairly large purse that can easily hold several items. While I’m human and sometimes still forget to bring these bags, the plastic bags that I do end up with are purposefully used to hold various recyclables and immediately put in the recycling bins. In the end, environment conscious bags, are an easy add to your life that will greatly impact the environment in a positive manner.

What else can you do?

For awhile, I’d noticed each time I took a trip to the grocery store, there were several admirable people filling their empty water bottles with fresh water from vending machines. Briefly, I would mentally debate whether this was something I’d like to do. The thought of waiting, lugging water gallons and change, didn’t sound like the most convenient scenario for me. I’m all about ease, time management and practicality. So then I thought about the Brita water filtration system. I’d heard about it many times and it intrigued me, but for the longest time something about it made me wonder, does it really work?

Well, after visiting a person I care deeply for, who had a Brita water filtration system, I realized that maybe I should finally go out and get one. I realized that, not only will it make the hassle of running out of water a thing of the past, it will definitely save on the amount of water bottles I go thru on a monthly basis. (As a side note though: I wonder, what happens with the filters that are used to clean the water? I’m guessing that these are recyclable, after all the purpose of the Brita is in part to save the environment, so I’m guessing they are. I guess, this will be the next thing on my agenda to research.)

Anyhow, these are just a few of my environmentally conscious habits.

What are your great ideas to help preserve our precious resources?

I’d sincerely love to hear them.

Best wishes and blessings to all!

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Green for Life

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 08:01:11 +0000

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There are many simple things you can do every day that will make an invaluable difference to your finances, life and the environment.

Use CFL lighting

CFL stands for compact fluorescent lamps. They typically run for about $5 and up while the average light bulb costs about $1.50, however, they last about 6 to 10 times longer than average light bulbs. In addition, they also use about one-fourth the amount of electricity that normal light bulbs use.

Plant trees/Purchase Plants

If you own a home, planting trees around the perimeter of your home can save you significantly on your energy bill. Trees offer natural shading and insulation. Purchasing plants for your home or office will not only act as natural air purifiers, they will also improve work productivity in a significantly less expensive, smarter alternative.

Use Cold Water

Less energy is used when washing clothing in cold water. Cumulatively, you can save approximately $60 per year just by making this practical, small change.

Check out local Green and environmental organizations.

In doing so, you are reminded to replace toxic products with environmentally safe products that will save you from the potential high cost of doctor bills and health maintenance you may need down the line if you continue using toxic products. It is good to be aware that simple things like paint continue to be toxic for seven years after they have first been applied. In other words, while the unpleasant fumes might dissipate as paint dries its hazardous effects do not.

But, not to worry! Eco-friendly stores are here to save the day. When you take the time to search Green websites, you can find everything from eco-friendly paint to eco-friendly cleaning products and so much more. You can save your health and the health of others by purchasing green, natural paint products.

Keep Green Informed

Taking the time to learn and check out the latest and greatest Green inventions, products, etc. Everyday new improvements and better ways of living are being discovered. Keeping informed is worth your time. Your health and well being are priceless.

Please check out: Make the Most of Your Time…Socially Conscious. This is a Category of my blog and I am constantly adding new great Green links, blogs, websites, and articles that will help keep you informed. For example, I recently found a website that pays you for sending in your recyclable electronic devices called MyBoneYard.com. You deserve to be rewarded for preserving our precious resources.

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While making green and environmental changes might seem difficult to integrate into your life at first, because they are unfamiliar and or maybe a bit more expensive than you are used to initially, with time you can gradually begin to add some of the suggestions above to your life. When you do so over time you will realize that you can make your life completely green and healthier for you and everyone in your life.

Every little thing we do can to make our world a better place is important. Together we can all make a difference.

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