Comments on: What are some cheap ways to go green?

By: JackimoT

JackimoT — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:36:24 +0000

Cheap way to go green? Solar attic fan, its a couple hundred bucks to begin with but considering how much it saves you from having to use your AC all the time it pay off pretty quick, plus there is the tax credit incentive at the end of the year, look into them they are great.

By: Endangered Species Chocolate

Endangered Species Chocolate — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:03:51 +0000

Fantastic post! I will definitely check out the agua-luna website. On the ink cartridge topic, you can recycle the ink cartridges to Office Depot or Office Max, and they’ll actually give you a discount when you purchase new ink cartridges. You will be saving money, saving the earth, and lowering your carbon footprint. We just got a new boiler to lower our carbon footprint!

By: rmbrruffian

rmbrruffian — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:28:54 +0000

You can walk or ride a bike to school.
And yes, while organic foods or environmentally friendly products are more expensive, the more people buy, the more the price will come down. Supply and demand. As more people buy organic food, the more the agricultural industry will support and grow organic food. Then, in turn the price will come down because there is more being produced.
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By: The Infaliable Biff

The Infaliable Biff — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 18:40:39 +0000

Turn off and unplug your air conditioner. AC is overrated and a waste of electricity. Do not use corn alcohol in your car though, as more energy from petroleum was used in creating it than is actually contained in the ethanol. Definitely unplug the computer when not in use, those things suck power like crazy even when powered off. Purchase food that is not only organic, but locally grown if there are stores or farmers markets where you live. Locally grown food requires less fuel to transport.
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By: Rontwo

Rontwo — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 18:23:13 +0000

In cold months I close the drain while showering holding all the hot water in the tub to warm the room. Letting the water cool in the tub releases all those BTUs into the house instead of heat energy down the drain.
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By: spanner

spanner — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 17:26:17 +0000

You can travel by foot or bicycle instead of by car whenever you find it possible I am not really sure whether organic food is really any freer from contaminants than is other foods. I personally suspect that I get a mild reaction from it. I once heard that people have to "get used to" organic coffee. However, I did not trust the character of the person who gave me the information as a voice of authority. Many cosmetics, whether "special" or not, are simply shortening mixed with a few other ingredients for aesthetic appeal. I heard it on television one time from a physician with some sort of expertise in the area. Do not worry about some matters.

I guess you should try to get your homework and reading done by daylight as much as possible. If you like to read in bed before you fall asleep you can use a low watt bulb for it. Fluorescent light bulbs burn less electricity than do regular light bulbs, and they tend to last longer.

It amazes me that houses are not better-constructed in the face of the elements. I live in Canada, where it gets really cold in the wintertime, and I find that houses are not adequately insulated. If builders would invest in extra layers of the right type of insulation, I think it would make an enormous difference. Also, houses should have a basement and sufficient attic space between the ceiling and the roof, because the air acts as an extra layer of insulation. To me, asbestos as insulation, especially between the walls, as opposed to styrofoam, would keep buildings much warmer in the winter. As well, it would keep out more heat in the summer, rducing the need for air conditioning. In climates where heavy stone and brick is available for building material, some of this need is reduced, because of the thickness of the material. People should spend more time down the basement in the summer rather than in a room with an air conditioner turned on. Air conditioners use a lot of electricity and fossil fuel as well as furnaces.
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By: Linda M

Linda M — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 17:01:17 +0000

One good way is on cleaning products. You can cut costs as well as eliminating harsh chemicals from your living space. Most cleaning projects can be easily done with baking soda, water, white vinegar to list a few. Check out my article How to Make Your Own Green Cleaning Products
You can make your own green cleaners easily and for less money than commercial cleaners cost. For pennies on the dollar and a few minutes of your time you will be amazed at your results.
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1190653/how_to_make_your_own_green_cleaning.html
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How to Make Your Own Green Cleaning Products
You can make your own green cleaners easily and for less money than commercial cleaners cost. For pennies on the dollar and a few minutes of your time you will be amazed at your results.
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1190653/how_to_make_your_own_green_cleaning.html