Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Earth Day - Green Ideas

Green Products -
Save energy by buying a cold water detergent.

Change out all your light bulbs to new CFL bulbs. They are more efficient then incandescent ones and have come a long way since they first came out in producing brighter light.

Recycled rubber nuggets can be used as mulch and is non-toxic. They are made from 100% recycled rubber and look just like a dark brown bark.

Invest in a water filter and reusable water bottles. 1/3 of the water bottles today are recycled meaning 2/3 of them end of in landfills.

Replace all your faucets with eco-friendly water savers.

Tips to living green - 
Conserve water by not cutting your grass as short. The shorter it is the less water it needs to grow.

Have a small garden that your kids can dig around in and plant flowers. Getting them involved with nurturing plants early will instill a love for nature in them.

Replace old appliances with Energy efficient models. Not only will you save some green, but you will be doing your part to help the environment.

Turn  your thermostat down to 68 degrees. Even lower at night and sleep better.

Turn up your air conditioning to 75 degrees and help conserve more power.

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