Going Green The Easy Way

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For just one person, the thought of saving the Earth by "going green" can be intimidating; but, every little bit helps. Start with the obvious simple, inexpensive ways when going green the easy way. You don't have to change your entire life or spend a lot of money to make a difference. For kids going green For parents going green Making changes to your home environment Loading

For kids going green:

Turn off lights when leaving your room
Use less water when taking a bath or brushing teeth
Turn on the shower when you're ready to use it - it takes a lot of electricity to pump and heat water
Don’t be a litter bug
Recycle responsibly
Walk or ride your bike to school - go with a buddy

For parents going green:

Drive fewer miles
Shop at a supermarket near you instead of the one across town to save a dollar
Heat or cool your home a little less -saves energy - won't make a big difference to you
Don't let the hose run continuously while washing your car
Run electrical equipment only when you need it
Be sure to turn off your oven immediately after you use it
Keep your freezer full even if it means filling containers with water to make ice

(A full freezer saves electricity which helps when going green)

Use compact fluorescent light bulbs - using several will save in your electric bill
Buy manufactured items made nearby or through the Internet
Think renewable and sustainable
Buy locally grown foods that won't require energy for transportation
Go to a pick your own vegetable farm - take the kids with you; it's a great way for kicking butt and going green at the same time while bonding as a family.

And these are all simple and great ways of going green in a buzzing kids world.

Making changes to your home environment

Later, as you make changes in your home by redecorating, paint it green by using one of the new "green paints" that have fewer fumes and toxins. They are not only eco-friendly, but are sweet-smelling and may have pleasing aromas such as talcum powder or flowers.

Sherwin Williams' Duration Home interior latex paint, the second product in its GreenSure line, comes in 1,400 colors
Robert Redford's Sundance catalog sells its Prairie Paint line in six colors including Wine and Hemp
GreenSeal, a non-profit group in Washington, D.C., that certified products and services based on a list of environmental standards, now lists 88 paints

Traditional paint contains solvents called volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that help give it consistency and texture when wet. As the paint dries, the solvents are released into the air giving off a new-paint smell, which contributes to smog and pollution. There are no solvents in the green paints and they are going green the easy way in a buzzing kids world. For more easy ways, visit the page on going green with a clean home environment.

Turning green is a good thing when going green!

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