Ways to Go Green
You don't have to put new solar panels on your house or buy a new hyrid car to lower your carbon footprint. There are simple, more affordable ways to help reduce your consumption. From American Public Media's Sustainability desk:
- Buy organic and local.
When possible, buy organic or "fair trade." There's a better chance the food was grown in an eco-friendly way, and if it's locally grown, it didn't have to travel that far.Pay attention to packaging. - Pay attention to packaging.
When out shopping, try to go to stores or co-ops that keep packaging to a minimum. - Ditch bottled water.
Bottled water has a huge carbon footprint — it's bottled at one location in small plastic bottles and shipped all over. Try buying a reusable water bottle or canteen for your water. - Energy-proof your home.
We're not talking major upgrades here... Make sure all of your windows close properly and that the attic in your home is properly insulated. This can save you big bucks on your energy bill. - Go native.
Use native plant species to landscape around your home or business. The plants will probably grow better in a familiar environment, and the plants may also get shipped a shorter distance to get to your local nursery.
Check out the full list for more tips on reducing your carbon footprint.
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