Augustus Sarria: 1. Put green plant in your office or home. Plants cheer the place up, improve air quality, absorb toxic gasses from equipment and maintain humidity.2. buy shade grown coffee. Its grown naturally right under the rain forest canopy, preserving forests from clear-cutting and leaving more trees to absorb CO2. 3. Many people think that candles are better for the earth than light bulbs they actually release some kind of gass or something that is bad for the earth. 4. wrap your water heater in an insulated blanket and you'll eliminate 1,000 lbs. By lowering the thermostat to 120ºF. 5. Can you figure out how to drive just 10 fewer miles per week this year? If so you'll personally prevent 500 lbs. of C02 from polluting the atmosphere.Hope that helped, it was a lot to write lol....Show more
Wilfred Santacruce: kitt09 is very right!! well so are the others. here is kitt09 profile(http://answers.yahoo.com/my/profile;_ylt=Av9Yuc8DU...
Jed Mutone: You! need energy to work. It is like a car that needs gas all the time or otherwise it will stall like the human body.
Romana Stiman: There are many ways you can go green here are just a few-The golden rule of conservation RRR (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle). Reduce the amount of stuff you buy, the amount you throw away, the amount of energy you use and whatever else you can think of. Reuse anything you can, despite what everyone says recycling isn’t the best thing for the environment, it takes a lot of energy, oil, and water to recycle a bottle of water. So instead reuse what you can (but don’t overdo, reusing a water bottle more than 3 times can cause chemicals to leech into your water). Recycle anything you can’t reduce or reuse, although it uses resources its still better to recycle than to make a new product from scratch-Unplug appliances when you go to bed: over 20% of a households electricity use comes from appliances that are turned off, but still plugged in and d! raining power. The worst culprits are computer screens, printe! rs, and home entertainment systems. Anything that has a tiny light, or uses a remote control is pulling electricity from the grid. Before going to bed, unplug your electronics, or if that’s too troublesome, use power strips and flip the switch on those. You help the earth and you help your wallet.-Reduce the amount of meat you eat (or if you want to go all out, become a vegetarian): It can take thousands of gallons of water to produce a pound of beef (some say upwards of 2,500 gallons). Livestock produce massive amounts of Methane (CH4) which is a much more potent greenhouse gas than CO2. Whenever energy moves from one trophic level to the next (moves up the food chain) 90% of the energy is lost. For example, if a plant absorbs 100 units of energy from the sun, and then a cow eats it, the cow will get 10 units of energy, and then if a human eats the cow, they get 1 unit of energy. This loss of energy happens because energy is used up while living (it takes energy to beat ! a heart, to keep a body warm, and to grow leaves). Because of this energy loss, livestock uses up 10 times more land than plants to provide the same amount of energy to a person. Imagine how much would be conserved if everyone in America ate 1 less pound of beef a week.-Grow your own food: Depending on where you live this may or may not be an option. Going to buy food at the grocery store is bad for the environment because you use gasoline to drive there and back, the store uses electricity for lights and air conditioning. The packaging of your food needed to mined, processed, shipped, labeled, filled, and shipped again to reach you, and more often than not the packaging ends up the trash.-use only natural chemicals in your home: there are over 100,000 industrial chemicals in circulation today and less than 1% have been tested for synergistic interactions in people and less than 0.1% have been tested in the environment. Using industrial chemicals in cleaning products or as ! pesticides is a serious threat to ecological stability, because of thes! e chemicals entire lakes have become devoid of life, cancer is rampant, and toxic mixes are constantly forming in the environment. Think about this, DDT was banned years ago, but it can still be found in bird populations across the U.S. it can even be found in Alaska where the pesticide was never used!-Invest in renewable energy: this is not an option for many people due to the cost. The initial capital required to install solar panels or a wind turbine is very high and depending on where you live may not be feasible, however if this an option for you there is no better way to go green. -walk, or a take a bike, or public transportation: suffice to say this one is obvious, the less you drive you car the better off we are. The less CO2 gets into the atmosphere, the less oil we use the less trash we produce. As a bonus it’s healthy for you too...Show more
Cliff Jacoby: I just wrote this for a similar question but you should look into Soap Nuts. They are used mainly as! laundry detergent but can be used for dishes and anything else. Unlike chemical detergents(even Seventh Generation has harmful chemicals) soap nuts are completely natural and aren't harmful to us or the environment when it gets into our water system. Its very effective too. Its what they used in India for decades before chemical detergents were introduced.
Jonie Lauria: Three Rs: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.Reduce: stop buying tinily packaged stuff. Buy bulk instead. This saves packaging, which usually goes to the landfill. Instead buying those little 24-pack of chips, buy a big bad and just take some to lunch in a reusable and resealable baggie.Reuse: stop throwing away those water bottles! Use them again! Even better, get one of those steel water bottles. They use no petroleum to create and are very environment-friendly (no PVC poisons).Recycle: recycle all your waste paper and plastics and like that. If you have a yard, do compost!...Show more
Cody Petruli! s: Going green is easy, there are so many great resources about the sub! ject. My personal favorite is "The Green Book" which has parts of its book online as well at www.readthegreenbook.com.As I have been striving to "Go Green" I realize it is like stepping back in time without getting rid of my modern conveniences. I'm doing many things I learned as a child, like line drying my clothes, sweeping instead of vacuuming, opening the windows in the morning to catch the cool breeze, only buying what I need instead of everything that looks cool, growing some of my own food, and canning what I can't eat now. To me "going Green" is a frame of mind. Do what fits your lifestyle and do the easy things first, it is a process and like dieting if you go to radical to soon, you are more likely to go back to bad habits. I also believe there are good, better, best choices in most things. If you aren't ready to start a home garden, then try finding a farmers market, until you locate one look for produce grown as close to home as possible and go organic when avai! lable. Many people think "going green" is expensive, I disagree. Some changes may take an initial investment, but they usually have a short payoff time. Things like weather stripping and insulation cost, but the energy savings will add up quickly. You may need to purchase reusable bags, but most stores give you a 5 or 10 cent credit, so you are paid back within a few months. Reduce your packaging, if you eat more fresh food you will generally reduce packaging, it's the same thing they tell dieters, shop the perimeter, that is where all the meat, dairy and produce are located. Only buy what you will use, many Americans throw away a lot of unused food. Buy in bulk, that doesn't just mean large packages, but that area with the bins that you buy only what you plan on using. Replace disposable items with durable items, if you eat outside often and use disposable paper or plastic plates, it is a wise investment to purchase a set of reusable plastic plates. Replace disposable razo! rs, diapers and cleaning products like swiffer. Avoid bottled water, ge! t a home filter like Pur or Brita.Recycle, www.earth911.org will help you locate the nearest recycle center. I try to only purchase plastics that are #1 or #2, they are more easily recycled. I also buy recycled products when available, that includes paper towels, napkins, toilet paper, tissue, school/office supplies and clothing.Detox your cleaning, vinegar and baking soda clean almost anything, they can even loosen a hair clog. Seventh Generation and Method are a couple mainstream brands that are very earth friendly. Just start small and build from there, don't get overwhelmed....Show more
Brock Anwar: I hunt and fish regularly and eat what I kill. Nature is very tasty.
Nannie Kasee: does a dog poop in the woods???????mine does, its called natural fertalizer, i only feed her natural foods. so it must be pretty good, cant wait to see what flowers pop up in the springtime. maybe some poopyflowers. or a dogwood tree..
Barrett Zheng: Green cleaning that repl! ace all of the toxic and harmful chemicals that don’t work together with a system that incorporates prevention of cross contamination, water conservation, sustainability, IMPROVE INDOOR AIR environments, etc.i just recently heard of this company called GotGreenKits that came up with this clean-by-color system to educate ppl about sustainable green cleaning to conserve energy.in case ur curious, this is a natural green cleaning system that actually works a lot better than most products; and the system is intend to improve indoor air quality for the kids and family members! It was first used by professional cleaning service to clean doctor's office and real estate buildings, and you can ONLY buy their products online!...Show more
Nona Lentini: -recycle bottles, paper, brown bags, etc.-try to use the least amount of energy by a. turning off lightsb. unplugging things when not in usec. not using lights in the dayd. using public transportation etc.-reuse paper bags and ! shopping bags you can also buy reusable shopping bags-conserve water by! not flushing every time you go to the bathroom try to do to do this with only urine-use rags to wipe counter tops, and not toilet paper or paper towles-when your washing dishes, plug it up so you dont waste water...Show more
Georgia Dees: if you want to express your self for nature you first need to know that what is nature and what it's real shape if you r trying to change it's natural shape then you r rong.
Maria Bengston: Growing your own food does a lot for the environment - good work!Saving seeds for next year's vegetable garden is a great idea too, so wash them clean and then keep them in a paper bag, somewhere dark and cool - labelled of course. Starting a compost bin is a great idea. So when when you've finished your meals, scrape the leftovers into a small plastic bin you keep in the kitchen for depositing later in your compost heap or bin. In fact, when preparing the meal, place all your offcuts from the outside of your vegetables into the same bin. A! nother good idea is to think about the food you buy and the packaging it comes in. Usually there's a recycling symbol on the bottom of the package. Keep these empty containers until your recycling collection - ours is collected once a week.It's all about changing your habits - something we humans find difficult to do.All the best with your most important 'mission'....Show more
Emile Midgley: Pls. Im begging you i need it know only how it iss related
Bettye Arre: Ride a bicycle
Tricia Dossous: I have everyone saying that "I am the best contributor of nature." But better ask yourself. Everyone uses vehicles which emit harmful gases. Everyone plucks flowers to make bouquets for their beloveds. Everyone spray pesticides to make their garden grow. You use plastic and discard it in all the realms of earth. HOW DO YOU SAY THAT YOU ARE THE LOVER OF NATURE?? If you are, you will realize the pain of nature and not taking the gain from nature. WHAT NATURE GIVES US?! ? timber, medicine, etc etc etc. WHAT WE GIVE NATURE?? destruction, pol! lution, etc etc etc. Do you express your gratitude to nature by destroying it?? Do you express your love to nature by cutting its throat?? Look before you leap. If you ask me why to express love to nature, It was the cradle in which you were rocked, it was medicine which cured you, IT WAS YOU BEFORE YOU KNEW WHO YOU WERE.NOW ANSWER ME HOW TO EXPRESS DO I EXPRESSThe ones who can answer my questions do share the pain of nature........Show more
Debora Soliani: stop buying regular batteries and then throwing them in the trash.....rechargeable AAA, AA and Cs for all those battery powered devices you haveput your electrical devices on surge protected power strips and turn the strips off when you're not using the device. Computers, TYs, DVDs, microwaves phone chargers......all that stand by power adds up ........google "vampire power" and you'll see 10 to 20 % of your electric bill is just lost to standby draw.If you have the space, take advantage of gov! ernment rebate and put in a solar hot water heater....even in winter it gives a boost to your regular heater and cuts your bill dramatically. In addition, put in a "demand draw" / "flash heat" type of water heater that only turns on when the hot water tap is opened...why are you keeping 20 or 40 gallons of water at 120 degrees 24/7/365?...Show more
Felipa Nosis: walk instead of riding.....also try to use bike....don't use disposable things...use water jug instead of buying bottled waters... plant trees if you can.. turn the lights of before you sleep... don't over charge your gadgets.. avoid using plastic bags... bring your own bag when shopping...
Monty Sieloff: it's great, actually i am practicing proper waste segregation and disposal yesterday. keep up the good work, but the change you want to see in the world should begin with ourselves. :)) it is good to know that there are people that's also concerned for our environment.
Providencia Jalbert: I just ! love it, it's a little bit long though. But it's really good! Is this y! ou're first time? because it doesn't look like it. Keep writing
Margy Sandquist: it really depends if you're talking physics or lay.
Shaunta Paap: the girl b4 me said some great stuff about what to do in your average daily life (always important) but just in case you are talking about long term decisions and are planning to move in the near future... check out my site http://ecofriendlyhouses.webs.com/ it talks all about green homes and how u can help the environment. its a work in progress but still. hope that helped!
Frank Crummell: Energy IS the ability to do work. It provides the potential, but not the direction.
Davida Gisriel: I go hunting and fishing. I really don't contribute anything to nature. I don't care as much about it as other people do.
Babette Deloe: There are many ways for a green living...One is, using alternate sources of energy like solar power at home to save water and money. As you know water shortage is increasing in m! any parts of the world. Hence conservation of water at home and outdoors is vital. Check http://www.bewaterwise.com/tips01.html and save 20 gallons of water a day!
Carter Edstrom: If you have a garden, save up on rain water instead of using water from your hose all of the time. Try to turn off lights and electronic in your household when possible. A light does not need to be on in a room if no one is in it. Try to use your stove or furnace when needed, not wanted. You can also buy energy efficient appliances to reduce electricity in your house. Say you are going to be gone for a few hours, turn off your computer for that time instead of leaving it on and wasting all of that electricity.I hope I could help!!! :)...Show more
Shawn Lelis: we are starting a compost pile and we save our seeds for next years garden, we also do some recycling too!
Cierra Gadbaw: recycle more turn off the lights when not using itturn off the water because freshwater is limitedea! t all your foodif you farm don't spray crops with too much pesticides b! ecause if it rains it could be washed up & end up polluting streams rivers etc.try to use a car that doesn't take gas but chargeswhen washing dishes make dish water instead of keeping the water runningwhen brushing teeth rinse your toothbrush and cut the water off when the brush is in your mouthand limit your bathing to 2 minutes or less to the max...Show more
Marcellus Exler: As an environmentalist, I express my love of nature by planting trees, trying to grow some of my own food with organic compost that I made myself, harvesting as much rain water as i can, planting back some of the native plants in my yard that have been lost to this area for some time, reducing and reusing as much as I can whatever I can, recycling, buying sustainably harvested or organically grown products, use canvas bags for shopping, using energystar electronics, unplugging any unused appliances, walk and bike as often as possible, driving a Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle, helping to teach ot! hers the importance of a greener lifestyle..... the list goes on....Show more
Randall Twehous: I started growing my own fruits and vegetables. In the meantime I eat local and organic.I eat less meat and more grains.I bike where I can and drive my hyrbid where I can't.I don't use pesticides. I don't buy cut flowers.I use candle light at night.I make my own candles, soap, and shaving cream and I will gradually begin making more.I use a safety razor with steel blades instead of disposable plastic.I scoop my dogs poo (which isn't good for compost) in biodegradable bags.I recycle everything little thing I possibly can.I buy used on clothes etc.I used recycled, unbleached paper products.I bought reusable cloth feminine pads.I take short showers.I use nontoxic cleaning products. We bake our own bread.We get our milk RAW from a local dairy.We line dry our clothes.If you want to know what else we are doing you can check out our blog- http://badhuman.wordpress.com...Show more
