Global Warming- What Changes Can We Make At Home
Thursday, October 25th, 2007 by Global Warmer Subscribe To Our Feed
Since the start of the Industrial Revolution and the rise in the usage of fossil fuels, mankind has gradually increased the amount of greenhouse emissions pumped into the atmosphere. The Earth is able to cope with a reasonable amount of these emissions due to our huge forests and other plant life that take in carbon dioxide and output oxygen.
Nonetheless, matters have gotten out of balance. Too much carbon dioxide is being poured out while also a large part of our environment and our great forests are being spoiled. If we act immediately to decrease emissions we can begin to bring back the proper balance in our air that is required to keep the planet’s average temperature within a safe range.
It has been estimated that a typical family of 4 with 2 autos can output as much as 45 tons of carbon dioxide a year. Even without including cars, it requires energy to create and process the items we use daily - and that energy often is generated by fossil fuels. So to make changes we can begin by adjusting the quantity of energy we use or waste.
A few suggestions for around the home are -
- Rinse your dishes and wash your clothes in cold water.
- Compost yard waste and food to limit garbage sent off to landfills.
- Don’t run the water continuously while brushing your teeth or shaving.
- Buy recycled paper and recycled plastic items.
- Use a smaller appliance rather than the larger appliance whenever possible.
- Insulate your house correctly - for instance, by recaulking the windows.
- Turn down the thermostat and wear a sweater.
- Walk or ride a bike to nearby destinations.
- Try out a push mower on your lawn.
- Purchase environmentally friendly cleaning products with no phosphates.
- Switch all incandescent light bulbs to energy saving bulbs.
- When driving organize your tasks to get the most out of your outing.
- Pay your bills online, avoiding extra travel to your bank.
- Recycle plastic, glass, paper, and also metal tins.
- Keep your tires properly inflated and your car tuned up.
- Avoid buying products with wasteful packaging.
- Do not throw out old clothes - instead, donate to a charity.
- Buy in bulk.
- Buy water saving showerheads.
- Dry your clothes on a clothes line.
- Use canvas bags for groceries.
- Use plastic items for as long as possible.
- Repair leaking toilets and taps as soon as possible.
- Turn off lights and appliances if not in use.
- Keep cooling and heating appliances in good working order.
All of us can do a few of these items here, if not all. Be assured that by all of us doing this together, it will add up to a large change to the air.
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