Chances are that you would love to become greener, but you think that it is going to require too much time and extra effort. I know that it may seem overwhelming at first and you may feel like you do not know where to begin, but the reality is that it is actually quite easy to green up your life.
Let me suggest just a few simple steps that will help you become greener and more earth friendly:
Start Recycling
You know these blue plastic boxes the city is providing you for free? Why not start using it. It will only take a little bit of extra time to sort out all your plastic bottles and put them in that blue box. It is well worth the effort and it will make our environment greener.
Ride a bike when you can!
So, why not take that bike that has been seating in your garage for years and take it out for a little ride in the neighborhood next time you need to go somewhere close by. Biking is an excellent exercise that will not only help you build your legs, but it will also spare the unnecessary emission deposits into the environment. Simply put, Biking is healthy, fun and refreshing.
Get those energy efficient bulbs.
Next time you go shopping to Wall Mart or Home Improvement Store, why not get those energy efficient bulbs and replace all the regular bulbs in your home, or in the stair way if you live in a small apartment building.
Shovel Like there is no tomorrow.
I know winter is just around the corner. So next time it snows hold yourself from starting that crazy snow shoveling machine and grab a shovel instead! Shoveling can be a great exercise that builds muscles and burns the extra pounds!
Alright those were some simple tips that come to mind and can be a great way to get you started thinking about all the other ways you can green up your life. Now that we got our mind going, let's move to more advanced ways to green up your home.
Energy Efficient Home Improvements:
Here are some of the ways you can make your home greener next time you are doing renovations in your home.
Energy Efficient Windows
Are your old windows letting cold air in from the street and are difficult to open. Why not replace your old windows with energy efficient windows that will help keep your home warmer or cooler depending on the season and will save you tons of money on heating and cooling costs.
Green Roofing for slope roofs
Is your old roof curling and cracking? Perhaps it is time to upgrade to a newer energy efficient roof. There are many green roofing options available. Consider installing green roofing system made out of steel, aluminum or copper. Metal can provide excellent energy efficiency benefits and a new metal roof could last a lifetime of your home.
Energy Efficient roofing for flat roofs
If your house has a flat roof and metal roof is not an option, then you can still benefit from an energy efficient IB cool flat roof system that reflects solar radiation and can outlast most conventional roofs by a factor of 3! You could also get your roof set up with roof integrated solar panels that can provide some free electricity for your home. Talking about the ways to really go green!
You can find energy efficient roofing contractors listed in Specialty Roofing Directory.
Save money on heating
Turn down the heat in you appartment during the day and save some money!
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As always, I welcome your comments, let me know what you think!
