In celebration of Earth Day ….. ways to "go green" easily, and in a matter of minutes.
Pull the plug. When you turn an appliance off, pull the plug. Even when turned off, an appliance uses 40% of its power. You'll reduce your carbon emissions and save on your electric bills, too.
Skip the bags. When you are buying fresh fruits and veggies, skip the plastic bag they offer up and just take them home in their skin. Plastic bags like these take over a thousand years to decompose, and paper bags take about a month. Also, buy local produce whenever possible. Not only is it great for the local farmer, but it saves fuel costs for transporting your products across the nation.
Swap your bulbs. Swap your incandescent light bulbs for compact fluorescent ones. Not only do they last either times longer, but they use less energy. The next time a bulb burns out, replace it with the fluorescent and you'll save money and the earth!
Do something kind for the earth today – pick up litter, plant a flower, or take a shorter shower to save water. Mother Earth will thank you. It's also a great way to get out and enjoy this beautiful Spring weather!
