I came across a website called BeGreenNow that lists some easy ways to be easier on the environment.  I chose some of the easiest ones to share with you here at living a LuSHHus life.  In case you just don’t know how you can do your part, please check out this list of eco-friendly ideas that will reduce your carbon footprint.

• Check your tire pressure regularly. Under-inflation increases tire wear, reduces your fuel economy, and leads to higher greenhouse gas emissions. If you don’t know the correct tire pressure for your vehicle, you can find it listed on the door to the glove compartment or on the driver’s-side door pillar.

• Have fun! Ride your bike. It’s a great way to travel and it can help you and the air get into condition. Vehicles on the road create more than 25% of all air pollution nationwide.

• Avoid high speeds. Above 60 mph, gas mileage drops rapidly. The http://fueleconomy.gov/ web site shows how driving speed affects gas mileage.

• Replacing each regular bulb with a compact fluorescent light bulb saves 150 pounds of CO2 a year per bulb.

• Landscaping your home for energy efficiency can reduce your heating and cooling bills, the largest component of your home’s energy use. Your overall landscaping strategy will depend on your regional climate.

• Of the 25 billion single-serving plastic water bottles Americans use each year, 80% end up in landfills. Recycle your water bottles and, better yet, choose to re-use a refillable water bottle made of a refill-safe material.

• Consider buying a laptop for your next computer upgrade; they use much less energy than desktop computers.

• Look for the ENERGY STAR® label on home appliances, electronics and other products. ENERGY STAR® products meet strict efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy.

Cheers!

Posted at : April 7th, 2008 - 9:14 pm
Filed under : Green
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