10 Simple Ways of Going Green at Home (And Saving Money at the Same Time)!
We all know the importance of going green at home, but most of us don't have the time or money to add solar panels to our roofs or the ability to sell the family car and ride bikes! But, there ARE simple ways of going green at home that may even save you money too! 1.
Set your thermostat 2-3 degrees lower than normal in the winter and 2-3 degrees higher in the summer.
Not only will you be going green at home, but you will be amazed at the impact on your heating and cooling bills.
2.
Wash clothes in cold water whenever possible.
85% of the energy from a washing machine comes from heating the water.
There are many detergents available now for cold water washing.
3.
Set your water heater to 120 degrees.
It is safer for your children and saves energy at the same time.
4.
Purchase a water filter for your sink instead of buying bottled water.
It will be cheaper in the long run and you will have less waste for the landfill.
Also, purchase a stainless steel water bottle for the gym and fill-up before you go! 5.
Use homemade, non-toxic cleaning products as an easy way of going green at home.
Try pouring vinegar and baking soda in a drain to unclog, use half vinegar and half water as a glass cleaner, and try rubbing a cut lemon in baking soda and use as a pot scrubber.
Or purchase non-toxic cleaners from Mrs.
Myers or Seventh Generation.
Both can be purchased at your local grocery store at a reasonable price.
6.
Unplug electronics when not in use and TURN OUT THE LIGHTS when leaving a room.
(You wouldn't leave water running, would you?) 7.
Add plants to your décor.
English Ivy and Peace Lilies are both easy to care for and remove pollutants like formaldehyde from the air.
8.
The number one consumer of electricity in your home is the refrigerator.
Be sure your fridge is set to 37 degrees and your freezer to zero degrees.
9.
Remove your name from junk mailing lists.
Go to dmaconsumers.
com and have your name removed.
Great way to save paper! 10.
Use reusable grocery bags instead paper or plastic bags.
Nearly 100 billion plastics bags are thrown away each year! Going green at home is an easy thing to do if we all just make a few small changes to our everyday lives.
And the GREEN bills you save will be pretty great too!
Set your thermostat 2-3 degrees lower than normal in the winter and 2-3 degrees higher in the summer.
Not only will you be going green at home, but you will be amazed at the impact on your heating and cooling bills.
2.
Wash clothes in cold water whenever possible.
85% of the energy from a washing machine comes from heating the water.
There are many detergents available now for cold water washing.
3.
Set your water heater to 120 degrees.
It is safer for your children and saves energy at the same time.
4.
Purchase a water filter for your sink instead of buying bottled water.
It will be cheaper in the long run and you will have less waste for the landfill.
Also, purchase a stainless steel water bottle for the gym and fill-up before you go! 5.
Use homemade, non-toxic cleaning products as an easy way of going green at home.
Try pouring vinegar and baking soda in a drain to unclog, use half vinegar and half water as a glass cleaner, and try rubbing a cut lemon in baking soda and use as a pot scrubber.
Or purchase non-toxic cleaners from Mrs.
Myers or Seventh Generation.
Both can be purchased at your local grocery store at a reasonable price.
6.
Unplug electronics when not in use and TURN OUT THE LIGHTS when leaving a room.
(You wouldn't leave water running, would you?) 7.
Add plants to your décor.
English Ivy and Peace Lilies are both easy to care for and remove pollutants like formaldehyde from the air.
8.
The number one consumer of electricity in your home is the refrigerator.
Be sure your fridge is set to 37 degrees and your freezer to zero degrees.
9.
Remove your name from junk mailing lists.
Go to dmaconsumers.
com and have your name removed.
Great way to save paper! 10.
Use reusable grocery bags instead paper or plastic bags.
Nearly 100 billion plastics bags are thrown away each year! Going green at home is an easy thing to do if we all just make a few small changes to our everyday lives.
And the GREEN bills you save will be pretty great too!
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