What Are Some Easy Ways I Can “go Green” And Help Stop Global Warming?
Oct 04, 2009 in
diy
I want to help with global warming.
I don’t have money for a hybrid but that is a long term goal of mine.
So what are some small simple ways I can easily accomplish to go green?
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15 comments
Smegly on October 4, 2009 at 8:54 pm
take showers as a replacement for of baths- u’ll save both n water n energy in this way
do not use the washing maching for 1 or 2 items, as a replacement for just wait until u hav a maching-full worth of clothes or simply hand wash them
turn off light when leave-taking room
use local products
sow as many trees as u can in your yard
sorry if they r not in order…hope i’ve helped
lizzybiz on October 4, 2009 at 9:23 pm
you can help the cause by responsibility one thing and one thing alone:
STOP GLOBAL WHINING!!!
P.S. Damn I despise cut and pasted answers like the one above.
heidiz on October 4, 2009 at 9:43 pm
Taking the Energy Tips to heart.. turning off lights behind you, using compact flourescents, cutting your Thermostat up a bit in the summer (down a bit int he winter) cutting your Water Heater temp down, using cold water to wash your clothes (there are detergents formulated specifically for this). All save you money AND give you the Tree-huggery.
Surveillance it in your car too. Plotting your errands so you cut down on your driving. Carpooling, walking, buying local fruits and veggies (Your Farmer’s Promote is a gorgeous thing). Help too.
lystraye on October 4, 2009 at 9:45 pm
101 Ways To Live More Ecologically
1. Avoid disposable in favor of reusable
items.
2. Avoid drying rags in a clothes dryer.
3. Avoid power appliances when handpower works.
4. Avoid highly processed foods.
5. Avoid using styrofoam—it can’t be recycled.
6. Avoid watering driveways and sidewalks.
7. Be responsible and creative with leftover foods.
8. Buy in bulk goods to reduce wasted packaging.
9. Buy energy efficient electric appliances.
10. Buy foods without additives.
11. Buy foods without preservatives.
12. Buy food and goods from sources you trust
13. Buy large quantities to reduce shopping trips.
14. Buy living Christmas trees.
15. Buy locally grown food and yield.
16. Buy organic, pesticide-free foods.
17. Manure your food scraps.
18. Learn and protect watersheds in your area,
19. Don’t burn trash or other smoky equipment.
20. Drain cooking grease onto paper bags, not paper towels.
21. Drive a fuel-efficient car.
22. Drive less: walk, bicycle, carpooland use public transportation.
23. Eat foods low on the food chain; avoid meat.
24. Eat more natural, nutritious foods.
25. Educate elected representatives on ecology.
26. Exercise regularly.
27. Explore and learn about your bioregion.
28. Grow your own food, even a small amount.
29. Hang dry some or all of your clothes.
30. Heat your home less and wear warmer clothes.
31. Heat your home more with renewable energies.
32. Hold a potluck dinner to discuss local ecology.
33. If you use a dishwasher, turn off the drying cycle.
34. Install a water-conserving device in your toilets.
35. Install a water-conserving showerhead.
36. Protect your home to maximum efficiency.
37. Invest for social responsibility as well as profit.
38. Invest in solar power, where matter-of-fact.
39. Invest in well-made, long-lived clothing.
40. Keep hazardous chemicals in safe containers.
41. Keep appliance motors well adjusted for efficiency.
42. Mend and repair rather than discard and replace.
43. Oppose meddling in ecological balance.
44. Oppose private development of unique areas.
45. Oppose roadside use of defoliants.
46. Organize or join a neighborhood toy exchange.
47. Pick up litter along streets and highways.
48. Sow native trees and shrubs around your home.
49. Sow trees throughout your community.
50. Sow your living Christmas tree.
51. Practice defensive shape care.
52. Practice responsible family plotting.
53. Arrange only as much food as will be eaten.
54. Protect your favorite distinctive natural areas.
55. Buy goods in reusable/recyclable containers.
56. Place a catalytic converter on your wood stove.
57. Place toxic substances out of reach of family.
58. Recycle aluminum.
59. Recycle glass.
60. Recycle newspaper.
61. Recycle ancient clothes.
62. Recycle plastic.
63. Recycle used motor oil.
64. Recycle your unneeded items.
65. Re-use paper bags.
66. Re-use plastic bags for storage space and waste.
67. Save up for full loads in clothes washers.
68. Save up for full loads in dishwasher.
69. Shop by phone, then go pick up your buys.
70. Speak out about your values in community groups.
71. Support efficient energy sources in your bioregion.
72. Support elected representatives on ecological issues.
73. Support energy conservation in your bioregion.
74. Support global ecological improvement efforts.
75. Support local credit unions.
76. Support local merchants before large chains.
77. Support neighborhood food cooperatives.
78. Support proper waste water and sewage treatment.
79. Support the cultural diversity in your bioregion.
80. Support the plants and animals in your community.
81. Take shorter showers.
82. Teach your family ecological wisdom.
83. Turn down the thermostat on your water heater.
84. Turn off the lights when not needed.
85. Turn off the water while you brush your teeth.
86. Use biodegradable soaps and detergents.
87. Use cloth diapers.
88. Use cloth table napkins.
89. Use less tapwater whenever possible.
90. Use non-toxic pest control.
91. Use only medications you trust/know.
92. Use rags or towels as a replacement for of paper.
93. Use rechargeable batteries.
94. Use the second side of paper for scratch paper.
95. Use water from cooking vegetables to make soup.
96. Volunteer for work in a community garden.
97. Volunteer to maintain local parks and wilderness.
98. Wash clothes in cold water.
99. Wash dishes in still, not running water.
100. Weather-seal your home.
101. Work to unlearn poor ecological habits. http://www.lib.niu.edu/ipo/1996/ip960321…
byderule on October 4, 2009 at 10:17 pm
Recycle, push bike as a replacement for of car, manure bin, energy saving bulbs etc
Rick on October 4, 2009 at 10:26 pm
There’s several things that can be done including reducing dependency on fossil fuels, recycling, becoming more energy efficient, offsetting carbon emissions and using technology to combat global warming.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AT HOME
> When replacing appliances buy energy efficient ones.
> Turn off electrical appliances when not in use, don’t use the standby option.
> Use energy efficient light bulbs and switch off lights when not in use.
> Fit individual thermostats to radiators and don’t heat rooms that aren’t used.
> Insulate walls, lofts, hot water tanks and pipes.
> Turn your heating and air conditioning down, a small difference will be barely noticeable.
> Similarly, turn down water heating by a few degrees.
> Sign up to a green energy supplier, one that produces energy from renewable sources.
> Turn off heating and air-conditioning when the house is unoccupied.
> Wash full loads of clothes at a lower temperature, modern machines and detergents are just as effective at lower temperatures.
> Dry your clothes outdoors instead of in a tumble drier.
> Wash full loads in the dish-washer.
> Insulate your home and block draughts around doors and windows. In Europe this is free to many people.
> Consider installing a renewable energy system such as solar panels or a home wind turbine.
> Use rechargeable batteries; don’t leave rechargers on for longer than is needed (including mobile / cell-phones).
> Boil only as much water in the kettle as you need.
> Buy locally produced organic food where possible, there’s less transportation and the farming methods are more environmentally friendly.
> Look where goods were manufactured and avoid buying those that have been flown or shipped long distances.
> Recycle and reuse as much as possible. Sign up with mail preferential services to stop junk mail.
> Avoid buying products with excessive packaging.
> Don’t have your fridge or freezer set lower than need to be, regularly defrost freezers, don’t put hot food into your fridge or freezer.
> If your fridge or freezer is over 15 years old then consider replacing it (check with local authority regarding disposal of old one).
> Work from home where possible.
> Eat less meat and dairy produce, farming produces large quantities of greenhouse gases.
ENERGY EFFICIENT TRAVELLING
For many people a substantial reduction in greenhouse gas emissions can be achieved by driving a more fuel-efficient vehicle. Each gallon of gasoline burned produces 10kg (20 pounds) of carbon dioxide. A motorist driving 15,000 miles a year in a vehicle that delivers 30mpg will produce 5000kg of carbon emissions whereas a vehicle returning 50mpg will produce 3000kg.
> Drive a fuel efficient vehicle, if you have more than one vehicle then use the most economical one more often.
> Consider walking or cycling when going to work or taking the kids to schools, if you have to drive then consider car sharing.
> Use public transport where possible and consider taking a coach or train instead of using domestic flights.
> When replacing your vehicle look at diesel and liquid petroleum gas models.
> Combine multiple journeys into one and do your weekly shopping in a single trip.
> Stagger journeys where possible to avoid rush hour traffic and hold ups.
FUEL SAVING TIPS FOR DRIVERS
By driving carefully and keeping your vehicle in good condition you can save up to 30% on your fuel bills and cut greenhouse gas emissions at the same time. Below are some tips for increasing fuel efficiency.
> Avoid harsh braking, accelerate gently and drive at a steady speed.
> Keep tyres inflated to the correct pressure.
> Remove bike and ski racks when not in use, also remove detachable roof racks, luggage boxes etc.
> Carrying unnecessary weight wastes fuel, declutter your vehicle.
> Use the correct gear and use cruise control if your vehicle has it.
> Keep your vehicle regularly services.
> Turn the engine off when bunged or waiting.
MORE ENERGY SAVING TIPS
Natural Resource Defense Assembly – http://www.nrdc.org/air/energy/genergy.a…
Energy Saving Trust – http://www.est.org.uk/myhome/
Carbon Footprint – http://www.carbonfootprint.com/index.htm…
Carbon Trust – http://www.carbontrust.co.uk/energy
Energy Quest – http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/saving_ene…
US Government – http://www.energy.gov/energyefficiency/i…
Alliance to Save Energy – http://www.ase.org/
UK Government – http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Environmenta…
Rough Guides – http://www.roughguides.com/savingenergy/
Salt River Project – http://www.srpnet.com/menu/energy.aspx
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CARBON OFFSETTING
Each of us foliage behind what is commonly referred to as a ‘carbon footprint’. This is a measure of the environmental impact in terms of the amount of greenhouses gases produced, it is measured as the equivalent number of units of carbon dioxide. The global average is 5 tons per person per year, in developed nations the average is 11 tons and in the US it is 19 tons.
Carbon Offsetting is one way to reduce or eliminate your carbon footprint, in most suitcases this involves calculating your greenhouse gas emissions and planting trees so as to absorb an equivalent amount of carbon dioxide. Some websites where you can calculate your carbon footprint and buy offsetting are:
The Woodland Trust – http://www.carbonbalanced.org/
Carbon Footprint – http://www.carbonfootprint.com/USA/calcu…
The Carbon Neutral Company – http://www.carbonneutral.com/pinfo/carbo…
My Climate – http://www.myclimate.org/index.php?lang=…
Atmosfair – http://www.atmosfair.de/index.php?id=9&L…
Trevor on October 4, 2009 at 11:03 pm
In winter use an electric blanket as a replacement for of a heater to heat the room. Heaters use 8X more electricity.
Boling kettle, only boil the amount you are going to use.
Energy Saving Light bulbs.
Use roll on deoderant as a replacement for of spray.
Use biodegradable plasics.
Seperate your plastics, glass, paper etc if you have recycling.
Sow a few trees in the garden etc.
There are lots of things, hope that helps..
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? on October 4, 2009 at 11:36 pm
a excellent place to start is http://www.churchofeuthanasia.org/index.…
Toki on October 5, 2009 at 12:36 am
Eat green>>>Animals releases methane gas once slaughtered since methane is contained in their intestines!
Wear green>>>Express to environment that you care 4 them!
Recycle>>>Save the dying planet, Earth!
Reuse>>>Use your imagination to create more things by using used items such as paper or wood planks.
Club>>> Enrol and join for the Environment Club in your own school!
Wise>>> Be a wise green shopper by buying things that are organic and say NO to the shop till you drop trends!
These are the ways for you to go green and help stop global warming! Excellent luck in achieving all persons!!!
Chad M on October 5, 2009 at 12:36 am
take shorter, cooler showers, in preference to a bath
reduce the temperature of your washing apparatus 10 degrees
only fill the kettle with the amount of water you require right now
check how energy efficient your home is with regard to keeping in heat
reduce the thermostat in your home by 1 degree
make sure you always turn off lights when you place a room
never place electrical appliances on defend
walk rather than drive if you can
derekbra on October 5, 2009 at 12:56 am
As you can see from the other answers to this and similar questions, all you need to do is cut your energy usage by about 5% to be able to claim to be Green. My own suggestion is to quit using conventional stoves and ovens to cook with because of the tremendous amounts of waste heat they give off when warming up and cooling down after you take your organically fed free range ham out of the oven. Microwaves are quicker anyway and you won’t heat up the house all through the summer.
But if any of the suggestions you read here are too inconvenient or intrusive to your desired lifestyle, you can always slap a bumper sticker with an environmental slogan on your contemporary car and tell everyone you’re “promoting environmental awareness”.
Evita Rodham Clinton on October 5, 2009 at 1:41 am
If you believe that you are causing global warming, there is NOTHING you can do to stop it. But you could reduce it through all the other suggestions on this theme. If you want to stop your contribution you need to:
Build a house will trees you chop down while intake food you grow and live there forever with no electricity or any other fossil fuel or coal.
Scott L on October 5, 2009 at 2:26 am
Food Miles: – try to buy locally produced food rather than food that has been flown (now and again) hundreds of miles.
If you have the space, sow fruit trees. Even a single tree will prevent some trips to the supermarket for fresh fruit.
Grow your own fruit, nuts and veg.
Carrier bags: Pop two or three cotton bags in your handbag and refuse carrier bags.
Do not use carrier bags to tie rubbish up in to place into your dustbin or recycling bins. Empty rubbish straight into the bin.
Save resources and energy:
Protect your loft.
Unplug appliances when not in use. Do not place on defend.
Collect the rain water from your roofs to use outside, for watering plants, washing cars etc. Or make a flora and fauna pond with the run off.
Use wash balls Ecoballs – use Lower wash temperatures (30 degrees), reducing your electricity expenditure and water bills (water meter) and you dont need washing powder or conditioner.
Check your household appliances. When you need to replace any, check their energy efficiency ratings – more efficient they are the cheaper they are to run.
Only fill the kettle with the amount of water you need.
Holiday locally, try to cut down on air flight and travel. Car share, make fewer trips.
Consumer goods: Buy less. Recycle, reuse, donate or sell on when you have refined with them. There are Freecycle Internet sites where you can offer (for free) unwanted goods to other people who can make use of them.
OH NO!!!! What is Permaculture? on October 5, 2009 at 2:51 am
Use less plastic and recycle, which you don’t need to pay money for this at all!
Gigi the teeth on October 5, 2009 at 3:04 am
well u can smoke pot, turn into a hippie, and f*ck for forest! yeeaaa!!