It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the topic of going green. However, instead of trying to do it all at once, resolve to make a single change or adopt a new eco-friendly habit each week. You will be surprised at where you are a month from now.
Here are some tips and facts to get you started. Make a list and try to incorporate one new change each week.
Recycling accomplishes much more than just keeping valuable resources from ending up in our landfills. It also helps to reduce our overall environmental impact. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that most of what is in our waste stream is completely recyclable.
Unfortunately, an average American toss out nearly 1,200 pounds of garbage every year.
Although it might seem like a bold statement at first, pollution does indeed begin at home. The many little things we do each day can have a cumulative effect on the environment if enough people do them and there are also ways in which we can reduce wider pollution from the comfort of our own homes.
Most U.S. cities offer some type of curbside yard waste pickup. Every season, the streets and roads are lined with huge paper and plastic bags, all filled with dried leaves, grass clippings, and branches. The ecological results of this are numerous. The bags containing the waste end up in our landfills. The waste trucks are [...]
Facts and statistics about recycling vary from country to country, with European countries and the United States leading the way in disappointing waste figures. Despite constant awareness and education, we all still to live on the Earth as if we have an endless supply of resources. And although most of the common items like paper, aluminum, [...]
In this DIY video they demonstrate how you can easily create your own Recycling box to quickly sort your recycled material.
The wonderful landscape of America represents the brilliance and beauty of a nation that was founded on freedom, truth, and the health and security of its citizens. As our nation’s technology evolves, our ecosystem suffers as a result. Industrial parks, cars, and consumer waste products have grown exponentially over the last few decades. It is [...]
A home wind turbine can replace regular energy sources with a greener and more renewable energy. A turbine can power everything from your range to your garage door opener, yet the turbine will only replace part of your home energy usage. Solar panels have been the fad for the last 10 years or so, but [...]
Recycling is something that everyone can participate with to help conserve our natural resources and protect the environment for future generations. There are a number of steps to be successful at recycling, but the truth is you can make a difference just by recycling things around your house. One of the best way to begin recycling is to cut down on waste in your home. But wait there are more …
Since school is starting up again, what a great time to bring back this post to learn how elementary school children feel about their walk to school and why they are encouraging others to stop driving with mom or dad and join in.
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