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Originally Posted by CDSmith
I'm of the mind that no matter if you believe in global warming or you don't, it can't hurt to do a few things to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions.
I've done more than most people I know, but there's always more to do. I haven't had to drive my car to work for going on 18 years now for one thing. Huge reduction right there. My home uses natural gas for heat, and I turn down the thermostat every night. I shut lights off in rooms I no longer need to be in, and I don't waste water. I run my washer and dryer full every time.
I installed water displacers in every toilet in the house about 15 years ago, so my toilets use about 1 litre of water LESS on every flush than without.
Saves money, it's no bother, and it can't hurt to be at least a small part of the solution I say.
http://www.wikihow.com/Reduce-Your-G...-Gas-Emissions
I don't see where it's such a big deal or imposition to do a few of the things listed on that page. |
I agree 100%. It seems people want to make being "green" an all or nothing proposition. That I either have to be horrible to the environment or making my clothes out of hemp.
There is nothing wrong with doing little things to help. Turning down the thermostat a degree, sealing windows better, installing a ceiling fan for the summer. People can put more efficient lights in ride a bike on occasion to something close by.
I'm not the best at being green by I do a lot of little things too. I crush cans and walk them down the street to a recycling center every couple weeks. I've switched my light bulbs and seal my place up nicely in the winter so that my heating bills aren't through the roof. I've switched almost every account I have to paperless billing. Old clothes are donated to the salvation army.
It's sad that more people can't just do little things and not be seen as loons for it. The sad thing is that most of the little things you or I have done actually save ourselves money.