What are 20 things that you and everyone on Yahoo and in the world can do to go green and make their lives easier and everyday tasks more enjoyable,what are things people who live in your neighborhood can start doing that they never did before that can actually get people so used to doing these things that they get used to doing them and start doing them everyday.
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Walk or bike to work. You’ll cut down on emissions from cars, save money, save the stress of traffic and get exercise all at the same time.
If you have 20 idea’s then tell us about them? If not then your just running your mouth…
do laundry in cold water only.
80% of energy used in laundry is used to heat the water.
Use a strong saltwater solution to kill mold in the bathroom.
Spray into shower a couple times a day on “cleaning day” then scour lightly with a scrubbie pad.
No nasty smell - wont trigger asthma in senstive folks.
Wash in cold water, dont dry things until they are “dry dry” - damp dry will be fine for most things, and helps clothes last longer
Leave the dandelions in your yard - who really wants to work in the yard when its hot anyways - besides, pesticides dont know when to stop killing.
1. Use a powerstip to plug in Tv, dvd and game system and turn it off when electronics aren’t in use to reduce stand by power.
2. adjust thermostat by 2 degrees cooler in winter, warmer in summer.
3. adjust water heater to 120 degrees F.
4. replace lawn with water wise landscape or food crops.
5. walk or bike to school, work or nearby errands.
6. use mass transit a few times a week for longer trips.
7. replace shower head with low flow head.
8. put flow restrictors on sinks.
9. check all facets and toilets for leaks and fix them.
10. stop air leaks around windows and doors, weather strip and caulk.
11. replace thin blinds with heavy drapes to help keep the heat in or out.
12. complete the cycle, buy recycled, look for recycled paper products like napkins, toilet paper, paper towels and tissues.
13. replace single use or disposable items with durable reusable items. things like cloth napkins, cloth kitchen towels, canvas grocery bags, durable plastic plates for outdoor dining.
14. give up the bottled water, In less than a year you will break even on purchasing a filter pitcher and sigg water bottle.
15. Switch to local, organic and in season produce. switch to local organic grass fed or free range meat.
16. detox your cleaning and beauty supplies.
17. Reduce the amount of meat you eat and go meat free a few meals a week.
18. Reduce packaging, take advantage of the low cost bulk bins.
19. sign up for green energy if your utility provides it.
20. write to your elected officials and let them know you want to live in a cleaner world.