We are all implored to do the simple things to go green. The media and blogs, like this one, tell us it is quite simple to go green. Just put in new CFL bulbs, don't run the water when you brush your teeth, take shorter showers, do not water your yard when the sun is up, and on and on and one.
What can we do to go to the next level? Are there things we can do that take a little more effort? Let's take a look at some of these things.
1. Paint with low or no VOC paints which will put less harmful irritants into the environment.
2. Buy a push mower or an electric mower. Of course, this is probably a better option for people who have smaller yards. Even better, go to a xeriscape yard and cut out the need to mow or water.
3. Buy energy star rated appliances. Did you know that purchasing an energy star rated washer will pay for the accompanying dryer in short time?
4. Buy produce from a farmer's market to help cut down on transportation costs in delivering produce from far away markets.
5. Build a rain catchment system so that you can recycle all that free rain water that would otherwise drain away. This is a great way to provide needed water for your yard, flowers, or gardens.
6. Replace your energy hogging windows with energy saving ones.
7. Only use non-toxic pest control.
8. Finally, take a shower with someone else. This one is fun and saves a lot of money so you can't get better than this one.
Tell me some of your green efforts.
