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A Carbon Footprint is a measure of the impact human activities have on the environment in terms of the amount of green house gases produced, measured in units of carbon dioxide.
We as a society can help reduce greenhouse emissions starting with our own.
What can be done:
*Be energy efficient
*Use water efficiently
*Cut down on the use of natural resources
*Use non-toxic materials
*Improve indoor air quality
*Live sustainably
*Create a healthier indoor environment
*Be more conscious of our environment
Explore your options for green living, saving energy and using renewable energy at home, while driving, and in the community as a whole.
Appliances->
Appliances account for the greatest energy consumption in the household. Use them wisely to reduce your energy costs.
Clean Green->
Most homes contain various store-bought products to clean their home effectively. Many of these manufactured cleaning products are toxic. You can replace these products with safer alternatives that are easy to make and economical too.
Electricity->
There are many ways you can reduce electricity use in your home and help reduce your energy bills.
Heating,Ventilation, and Cooling->
Reduce heating and cooling costs while providing adequate ventilation to the household.
Partying Green->
If you’ve been to a party recently, you’ve probably noticed the rampant amount of waste: rubber balloons, paper plates, plastic cups and utensils, gift-wrapping, etc. It’s all unnecessary; especially when you consider that eco-friendly parties are not only environmentally responsible, but they also require less clean up. Making the leap to partying green is as simple as trading one thing for another!
Water and Plumbing->
Water heating can account for 14%–25% of the energy consumed in your home. Plumbing leaks can cause an unnecessary increase in your water bills.
Windows and Doors->
Energy-efficient windows, doors, and skylights can help lower a home's heating, cooling, and lighting costs.
Recycling->
Recycling is becoming a way of life. Most people know about the 3Rs: Reduce, Re-use, and Recycle.
Composting->
Composting at home can save you time and money and is very useful around the garden.
Front Lawn->
A well maintained front lawn is not only beautiful to behold; but when trees, plants, shrubs, and flowers are added, they can provide much needed shade.
Grow Your Own Super Foods in Your Organic Garden->
As you plan your organic garden for the upcoming growing season, consider planting these wonderful super foods.
Organic Garden->
Grow your own Organic Garden
Your Vehicle->
With gasoline prices constantly fluctuating at the pump, we all want to get the most mileage for our buck.
Eight Handy Tips for Increasing Your Car’s Fuel Efficiency->
Minimizing fuel costs is not always easy, but there are some things every driver can do to increase the fuel efficiency of any vehicle, from the smallest and most gas thrifty to the largest vehicle on the road.
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