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Even though Kermit the Frog may beg to differ, it’s easier than you think to be green! You don’t have to construct a new home made entirely of recycled trash (yes, there is such a thing) or ditch your car and ride a bike to work every day to be more earth friendly. Keep it simple with an Earth Day resolution to make a few modest changes. Here’s a few ideas to get you started – some might even spark a new hobby, such as composting or gardening. Even small changes can make a big impact!
Energy. All forms of electricity generation have some environmental impact on our air, water and land. Being more energy efficient helps prevent unnecessary pollution and high energy bills. Consider the following energy-saving tips:
Water. Consider yourself fortunate if you haven’t had to endure hardship to get access to fresh water. For many of us, water is easily accessible, but it shouldn’t be wasted or taken for granted. Keeping an eye on water usage is important to the environment and saves money. Conserve water by:
Food. Minimizing food waste helps the environment. Consider these earth-friendly food tips:
Driving. You don’t have to start riding your bike to work to make a difference for the environment, although biking, walking and taking public transit when appropriate does help reduce emissions. Consider these driving tips:
Reuse. Those pesky plastic bags can take years to decompose and pose a threat to wildlife. Get into the habit of using them less often. Also, try this:
Recycle. Recycling reduces pollution and saves energy. It takes what would otherwise be thrown away as trash and turns it into new products – think glass, paper, metal, plastic and wood. This Butterfly House and Suet Bird Feeder are constructed with poly lumber made from recycled plastic jugs and bottles. Creating objects from recycled glass, like these Balloon Vases, takes about 40% less energy than creating new glass, reducing pollution and post-consumer waste in landfills. Reclaimed wood railroad ties are used to make this Wood Bench making them an eco-friendly furniture choice.
Common items for recycling include paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, aluminum, batteries, electronics, tires and metal. If you don’t have curbside collection, investigate drop-off centers and deposit/refund programs and purchase items made from recycled materials.
Donate. Rather than ending up in the trash, used clothing, blankets, appliances, books and furniture can all have a second life through donation. Various organizations such as schools, places of faith, charities and non-profits will often accept donations. Check around before you toss things into the trash! Donation or resale has benefits to you, others and the environment.
On Earth Day – or any day – take a moment to be grateful and appreciate our wonderful planet for all its extraordinary beauty and resources. It’s good to know some simple daily actions, such as recycling plastic containers or turning off lights can make a difference in protecting the environment!
