Do you want to help conserve our natural resources, but don’t quite know where to begin? Read on to find some simple changes you can make to help save the Earth. Best of all, you’ll also save money!
Recycle everything you can. Forty percent of all the trash in landfills consists of recyclable newspapers and paper products. Forty percent! Imagine how many trees could be saved every year if those newspapers and cardboard boxes were recycled. Don’t stop with paper—recycle steel cans, plastic bottles, and aluminum cans. Many places will pay for your aluminum cans. This might not make you rich, but it is still money that you were literally throwing away!
Look around your house for ways to save energy. Check your windows and doors to ensure they seal tight to keep your air conditioning inside. If you find a leak, it can usually be easily repaired at home with inexpensive calk. Also, clean your air conditioner and heating unit filters every month they are in use. This will save you up to ten percent on your energy bills, and your allergies will thank you, too!
Replace your old filament light bulbs with new, energy efficient florescent bulbs. These bulbs are available almost everywhere, use one quarter the electricity of traditional bulbs, and can last up to a decade before burning out. Yes, they are a little more expensive than traditional bulbs, but they more than pay for themselves over the life of the bulb.
