|
|
|
What can you do to help decrease your greenhouse emissions? By simply changing a few things in your lifestyle, you can help to decrease your greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 12,280 pounds per year. Following are some tips to helping the planet: When buying electronic equipment, look for the ENERGY STAR label. These devices limit the use of power, thereby allowing you to cut consumption at least a little bit. Computers, fax machines, copy machines, and various other pieces of home office equipment can be found that are ENERGY STAR compliant. Insulating your home can both reduce your energy bill and help the planet by using less power. Fluorescent lights or ENERGY STAR lights can be purchased to bring down your electricity need. Use low flow faucets in both your shower and your sink. If you cant purchase a new toilet, placing a brick in the back of your toilet tank can cut down on the amount of water used in your toilet, saving water. When relocating, try to find a job close to your home. The very act of commuting is one of the biggest problems with global warming that we face, with suburban employees making hour-long commutes, draining our planets oil supply and increasing greenhouse emissions. By carpooling 2 days a week, you can cut your greenhouse emissions by 1,590 pounds per year! When purchasing a new vehicle, look for one with a high miles-per-gallon rating. Hybrids are ideal, but any car that consumes less gas is recommended. |
加入最爱