Simple Ways of Going Green!
posted October 17, 2009 - 10:17amI am sure you all have heard of the new trend thats taking place right now called, " Going Green". I am sure you have all formed your own thoughts and your own opinions about it to. Going Green isn't just the trend these days. It's about Going Green to save the planet and its resources . Some of you think its to late to save the earth, while others believe its not. Whatever your belief is going Green isn't just about saving the Earth. It's about living a healthier way of life free of chemicals,pollution caused by humans, and not having to worry about all our resources being used up.
Going Green should be away of life for everyone on this planet. We all live on this Earth. Everyone of us enjoys the Earths beauty and wonders. Every human being is using its resources, but not replacing them. Most of us aren't respecting The Earth, and everything it provides us with to live. If you had respect for our Planet you would GO GREEN! The Earth gives so much to us to use to stay alive, but what are you giving to the Planet to stay alive? Most of us aren't giving anything, and we need to start now. Some of us think we will always have the things we have on this Earth no matter what. Truth is the Earth can only supply us with so much to live off of to run our day lives before it runs out. Yes, The Earth can replace most of the things we use, but not as fast as we think it can. We need to slow down and stop wasting the planets resources now before its to late, and Yes, There can be a to late. The Earth is already rapidly changing, Global warming has already started, and are resource's are already starting to run low. Soon the world we are use to, wont be the world we know.
If you don't know how to Go Green and you want to, I am going to tell you twenty ways of simply going Green, and enhancing your life here on Earth, as well as the resources The Earth supplies you with. Its up to you to use the 20 ways of Going Green. It's up to you to take action before its to late. You are the only one who can change your life style, and the way you use the planet . If your thinking, " One person wont make a difference on this planet!" You are very wrong. One person can make a huge difference. One person can save thousands of resources , and do many things to help The Earth by simply GOING GREEN!
Here are your 20 ways of simply Going Green. First way is to always shut off lights, electronics, and appliances that are not being used. By doing this you save The Earth tons of energy. Second way is to turn your heat up 2 degrees in the Summer, and 2 degrees in the Winter. This will help with the planets temperature and global warming. Third way is to replace all your high energy appliance's with Energy Efficient ones. Again this saves energy. Fourth Step is to recycle your glass bottles, milk jugs, papers, cans, and plastic. This will save resources for us humans to reuse without taking more from the Earth's environment. Fifth would be by bring your own cotton grocery bags to the supermarket instead of using the plastic and paper ones that the grocery store supplies to you. You will save tons of trees by doing this. Sixth thing to do is stop using Styrofoam coffee cups and containers.
When you go out to public places to get your coffee and food, bring your own reusable cup and containers. You stop the harmful affects of Styrofoam that is harming our planet. Also use washable dishes instead of paper plates and plastic utensils. Seventh thing to do is always go the speed limit, and never above. You waste gas by doing this, and you pollute the air we breathe faster. So lets keep the air clean. Eighth great thing to do is take one short shower a day, shut the water off between brushing your teeth and shaving, and by scrapping your dinners plates off instead of rinsing. You will save tons of water, and cut down on your water bill. Ninth things to do is ride and walk to work every day if you live close enough. Car pool, or take a bus. It will help stop our air pollution and save you loads of money on gas. Along with doing that you may even lose that extra weight you wanted to lose if you decide to walk to work. Tenth would be to switch your cleaning products to organic, and stop using the chemical ones. These chemicals harm your environment, and therefore these chemicals are harming the earth. Eleventh is to use less hot water and start using cold water as often as you can instead of hot. Wash your cloths in cold water for example.
By doing this you save energy. Twelfth Going Green idea would be to hang your cloths outside on a line to dry during nice whether instead of putting them in the drier. It saves so much energy. Thirteenth great tip is to switch all your old light bulbs to energy efficient ones. Fourteenth idea is to eat organic food, and eat less meat. This provides more food resources and cuts down on the use of energy for The Earth and Our Bodies! Fifteenth way to Go Green is to grow plants such as some trees. Grow your own garden in the summer to get your own fresh vegetables. This will help clean the air we breathe and supplie extra resources. Sixteenth thing is to buy large package items of the things you need, because it saves on packaging resources, and supplies more of what you need. Seventeenth way to Go Green is to use organic beauty products. When you use chemical beauty products, you put harmful chemicals into your body and into your environment. Eighteenth idea is to use recycle paper for your printers. Again you will save tons of trees that we will need to clean the Earths air, which is also need to help slow down Global Warming. Nineteenth idea for you crafting people is to use items you are about to throw away for a crafting project and idea. You will get something mighty creative and unique by doing this. Last but not least, Your twelfth step for Going Green is to, Play a game outside with your family that doesn't use electricity. You will save Money,Tthe Earth, and have a good time bonding with your Family!
There are your 20 simple ways of Going Green. Seems like a lot, but they are helpful and very simple to do. Start out by just doing one Simply Go Green step and you will soon be helping the Earth out a lot. I hope some of you try them out and start applying them to your every day life. We need the Earth, and The Earth needs us if we are to live it. In reality though, " We need the Earth, But The Earth doesn't need us!" What I mean by this is, without humans in this world, The Earth can undo everything we have done to it on its own. The Earth can restore itself without us in it. Go Green! You will help the planet restore its resources and beauty, and create a better world for us to live in. So, Get started! What are you waiting for?
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