As
2011 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to look back on the year. For the auto industry, it was a tad rocky,
but we’ve managed to bounce back. In
other aspects, it was a great year for hope and prosperity, instilling a
feeling of pride for what we do as a whole.
As Americans, we have been able to navigate a recession and emerge
victorious. One aspect that should be
addressed is the environment. As
individuals, we have a responsibility for the vegetation surrounding us and in
today’s blog; we delve into options for staying “green” in our current
economy. Feel free to add your own in
the comments section below!
According to Compatible
Green Energy:
1. Use cloth instead of
paper:
Try trading in your paper napkins, paper towels, paper plates and paper
shopping bags, in exchange for more earth-friendly materials. Save the trees!
People have been using cloth napkins, rags and shopping bags for centuries, not
to mention that reusable, washable plates date back to the beginning of eating.
2. Grow something green: Plants use up CO2 and
release oxygen. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas. Oxygen is good – plain and
simple. You can’t get much greener than that.
3. Make a compost pile: Instead of tossing your
left over food in the trash, or sending it down the garbage disposal, make a
compost pile. Anything that once came from a plant can be composted – fruits, vegetables,
grains, beans, etc. Decomposed plant matter contains nutrients that make it a
great natural fertilizer.
4. Trade your wheels: It’s no secret that cars
produce pollution. In the name of health, try biking or walking instead of
driving. Even using public transportation such as buses or trains is better for
the environment than driving your personal car everywhere.
5. Recycle: Ancient civilizations
recycled their metals and we’ve been recycling ever since. Now, with a modern
twist, we can recycle metals, plastics, glass and paper. Recycled materials are
broken down and then processed into new products, such as high-grade paper
being deinked, pulped and then repressed into more paper.
6. Reuse: Before you recycle, look
for ways to reuse empty bottles, old newspapers or plastic containers. You can
use empty containers to store food, cleaning supplies or household materials.
Not only is it good for the world to reuse your old materials, it might save
you some money too.
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