Earth Day Is Coming on April 22
“Make everyday, Earth Day” is how the saying goes, and every year we come together to celebrate our beautiful planet by making changes that keep our environment healthy and clean. One of the easiest ways to make each day a little greener is through small lifestyle changes that have a big, long-term impact. Here are a few ideas to get you to save energy and help save our environment.
Use Less Energy - You may be using more energy in your home or apartment than you think. Unplug electronics when they aren’t in use, because they will still consume energy even if they are turned off. Check to be sure your home or office is properly insulated to prevent heat or cooling loss. Don’t forget the windows, either. Windows in any home or office are typically the source of energy leaking out of the building. Try going to your local windows experts to find out what kind of window coverings will work best to prevent energy loss and keep your space properly insulated. Next Day Blinds in the Baltimore/Washington D.C. area is one company that can help you with this. With proper blinds or shades, you may need to run the heater less in the winter and the air conditioning less often in the summertime.
Recycle – Most plastics take years to break down in landfills. Recycling as much plastic as you can will make a big difference in the environment. If you’ve already committed to recycling at home, try to encourage your workplace or favorite shopping center to start a recycling program, too. You can even recommend a local recycling center to help make the change.
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April 8th, 2009 at 4:39 am
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