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Are you wondering what all this going green stuff really means? Well, I was. The term going green seems to be getting used more and more frequently these days as more companies want to get in on this new trend. Okay fine, but what does it really mean and why should it be so important to me? In seeking an easy and understandable answer what I've discovered is that learning how to go green in your home is basically a new way of thinking and a learning process which really does have important benefits for improving your life and that of the environment.
Here are just a few of the important benefits of going green in your home you should know:
1. Consumes less energy, water & natural resources:
Topping the list of energy consumption inside our homes is heating and cooling, which makes up approximately 20% of the U.S.'s yearly energy use. Adding to this list are electronic and household appliances which still consume energy even while turned off called "phantom loads". Most of this energy is derived from greenhouse gas producers such as oil and gas which are the major contributors to global warming which we see taking place. However, a green home can actually reduce its energy use up to 40% and its water use by 50% thus reducing its impact and carbon footprint on the environment.
2. Saves money & makes money:
If your home is green and using less energy, water and natural resources, it will not only save you money each month in your utility bills, it will also provide you with additional tax benefits and savings each year. The federal government as well as some local and state governments are now offering more tax breaks and other incentives for going green in your home which can really save you money. As well with a green home, you have the additional benefit of being able to make more money because when it comes time to sell your home, a home that is green will have a higher market value than a non-green home.
3. It's healthier for yourself & environment:
Most of us are unaware that the common household cleaning products, disinfectants, deodorizers, and paints we use actually contain very dangerous chemicals and carcinogens that are toxic and poisonous and can affect the health of ourselves, our family and our pets. These toxic chemicals are not just dangerous pollutants inside our home, they are equally as dangerous to our outside environment where they can seep into our rivers, lakes and streams and contaminate the ground water that we, as well as animals, depend on to drink. A green home is a home that uses natural, non-toxic materials and products which is healthier and safer for yourself and the environment.
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Friday, February 13, 2009
Friday, February 6, 2009
Going Green Trend- Is it Just a Trend?
Hey, today on the Green Reusable Shopping Bags Blog we have our first article covering going green trend- For more great articles on going green trend like what you see below, please visit us again (and leave a comment, too!)
Is Going Green Just Another Trend?
Do You Really Care About Going Green?
Lately, it seems that everyone has jumped on the bandwagon that's heading towards a greener lifestyle. While this is all fine and dandy, it really leads to wonder: do people really care about going gr
een? Do people really care about the environment or do they just want something to occupy their time with? Here are a few questions that you may want to ask yourself to help determine how important going green is to you.
Do You Really Understand Global Warming?
Although there are so many people out there who know that global warming exists and that something needs to be done about it, it seems that there are few who actually understand what global warming is and why it needs to be prevented. How can we really go green when we don't understand the reason that we need to do so? It seems that there needs to be more focus on what global warming really is before we put all of the focus on how it can be prevented by taking green-actions.
Do You See Yourself Living Green in 5 Years From Now?
There's no doubt whatsoever that some of the lifestyle changes that we need to make to go green are very easy to make, but certain habits may be hard to break. Do you really see yourself living green in 5 years from now? Do you really care enough about the environment enough to take preventative actions to save it? In a way, it seems that going green may be a lot like dieting. There are some people who won't break their diet and will lose weight. There are some people who will probably neglect lifestyle changes that are necessary for going green and, ultimately, not have any part in saving the environment in the long run.
Do You Really Care About the Environment?
There are some people who really just don't care about the environment at all. These are the same people who go out and buy gas eating cars that they know will not cause the environment to improve. They are also the same people who litter every time they go somewhere. Are you one of these people? Or do you generally care about the environment and hope that it can be preserved for generations to come? Your beliefs about the environment can really have an affect on how long your green lifestyle may last.
Time will tell whether or not going green is just a trendy phase for you or if it is something that you will want to live by. Although there are so many people right now who seem to be interested in
the idea of going green, many don't seem to realize that you need to be committed in order to do it. Saving our environment should be a top priority, but there's no use even bothering if going green really doesn't matter to you but is instead something that you want to occupy your time with.
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