I don’t think I’ve ever mentioned before in my blog that I’m a big supporter of environmental causes. I believe the climate crisis is real and I believe that all of us can help solve this problem, starting in our own homes.
Here are some of the simple things my family does to reduce our carbon footprint:
- We’ve replaced most (if not all) of our bulbs with compact flourescent bulbs.
- We make sure the dishwasher is full before running it.
- We use cloth bags when buying groceries. We do use plastic bags from the store to line our trash cans – so we made a compromise that we’ll only use “plastic” when our plastic bag supply is running low.
- When we go out, we bring our Klean Canteen – a reusable, eco-friendly, stainless steel hydration bottle – instead of buying plastic bottled water.
- We recycle big time. I even get mad at the garbage man when he dumps the recyclables together with the trash!
- I receive e-bills (where applicable) and pay all my bills online to help reduce paper consumption.
- We make sure all unused electronics are unplugged – because even when they are turned off, they still use energy. And we turn off the lights when no one is in the room.
- We always turn off computer monitors when we’re not using our computers.
- We usually just open our windows in the summer instead of using the AC (unless it’s unbearably hot).
- We refrain from idling the car (except when in traffic) – the rule is if you must wait more than 30 seconds, shut off your engine.
- We do keep our tires adequately inflated.
As an add-on, Troy used to carpool with a co-worker – hopefully he’ll have someone to carpool with again. And we’re planning on buying a hybrid car – helps the environment and we get a tax break.
We’ve also joined the Stop Global Warming Virtual March and signed the Petition to Repower America. I encourage you to sign up as well to show your support for a really good cause. You can also get more information about the climate crisis on these two great sites.
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Please leave a comment to share your efforts in reducing your own carbon footprint. Let us help heal the earth and make sure that our children and children’s children have a healthy world to live in.
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