We
understand the importance of the environment.
We’re the first to appreciate the aesthetic look of the intercostal as
waves crash on a harbor, or the setting sun burrowing into the horizon. To maintain that sense of beauty, we all
participate in making the world a greener place to live. By lowering emissions and using
environmentally sound products, we can all make sure to keep our planet
green. In today’s blog, we discuss some
easy ways to maintain these same principles in your home.
1.
A Green Home is a Clean Home
Green homes allow for bill slashing, efficiency boosting, and
the ability to minimize leakage. One
example is dual-paned windows. They keep
cool during the summer and warm during the winter. One other great feature is a low-flow toilet,
as well as tankless water heaters and solar energy systems.
2.
Watch the Temperature
A lot of energy consumption is used during heating and
cooling. Turn down your thermostat in
cold weather and keep it high in warm weather.
According to MSN: “Each
degree below 68°F (20°C) during colder weather saves 3%-5% more heating energy,
while keeping your thermostat at 78°F in warmer weather will save you energy
and money. A programmable thermostat will make these temperature changes for
you automatically.”
3.
Save Water
Just changing some of your routines can yield efficient water
usage. For example, try using a broom
instead of a garden hose to clean your driveway, it can save you 80 gallons of
water!! Turn off the water while
brushing your teeth will yield 4.5 gallons.
4.
Energy Efficient Light
Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs) use 66% less energy
than a standard incandescent bulb, lasting up to 10x longer than the standard
bulb. Replacing a 100-watt incandescent bulb with a 32-watt CFL
can save $30 in energy costs over the life of the bulb.
5.
Use More Efficient Paint
The average paint contains solvents, toxic materials, and
volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that can cause smog, ozone pollution, and
indoor air quality problems, according to the EPA. Try zero-low-VOC paint, made by most major
paint manufacturers.
These
are just a few quick pointers to get you started, for more tips visit your
nearest hardware store for more info and visit http://www.greenamerica.org/livinggreen/greencleaners.cfm
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