Going Green Saves On Energy And Money
Environmental Friendly products Are Worth
Their Investment
Make a huge savings over a period of
time and protect the planet for your children
Going green is now a worldwide slogan which
is catching up the individuals besides the Government and social
organizations. Going Green is no longer pertains to a certain corner of
the world or some particular Governments. Individual awareness has grown
towards adopting green environmental practices, as our way of life style
has badly damaged our environment. Containing the greenhouse gas
emissions has become an important duty of each Government.
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LED Bulbs To Save Energy And
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Energy Efficient Bulb Shaped
Fluorescent Bulbs
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Less energy consuming 9-Watt Soft White Compact Fluorescent Bulb |
7W/ELX
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The individual awareness about maintaining
a green environment has forced the corporate and the Governments to act
on a war footing. Many corporate are doing their best to adopt green
environmental practices without seriously affecting their profit margin.
Emission of CO2 and other
toxic gases, dumping of plastics and other non-biodegradable materials
and use and throw culture have damaged our environment to such an extent
that a cold age is not for away, unless we take some urgent measures
now.
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15-Watt bulb shaped Fluorescent light to replace 60-watt
incandescent bulb - Get Same amount of light |
 
23-watt fluorescent bulb that emits
the same amount of light by a high energy consuming 100 watt
incandescent bulb |
Contribute your part for a safe
environment
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Our actions are the prime cause for the
global warming and it makes sense to know how far one can use green
products to save our planet. By using environmental friendly green
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can save a lot of money and at the same
time contributing to the cause of saving the planet. Our children have
every right to demand a safe planet to live peacefully and healthily.
Going green is our moral responsibility to save the world for the future
generation. Going green not only save the environment but also gives you
a great saving on energy cost. Using environment friendly products
improves our health by helping to maintain a healthy atmosphere.
The initial cost of investment may be on
the higher side for the green products, but over the period it will be a
good return on investment. Don't shut your eyes on seeing the initial
cost. In the long run you can make a good savings on energy, energy
bills and product cost. For example the LED bulb lasts longer than an
ordinary bulb. Just make a list of the products which can be replaced by
environmental friendly products and replace one by one as your budget
permits. In the long run, to your astonishment you could realize how
much you have saved by using the going green products. Here are some of the
lists you can think over.
Energy Saving And Money Saving Ideas
Energy bill is a major expenditure of
every household. Use programmable thermostat. Set your thermostat a few
degrees lower in the winter and a few degrees higher in the summer to
save on heating and cooling costs. Use compact fluorescent light bulbs
and LED bulbs instead of incandescent bulbs. Unplug appliances when you
are not using them like cell phone charger and DVD player that waits for
the occasional playing. Wash clothes in cold water whenever possible.
Use drying rack or add dryer balls to cut drying time.
Programmable Thermostats
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Aprilaire Programmable Thermostat |
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Programmable Thermostat - EPA60 |
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Replace old water heater with the new heat
pump version. This gives you a savings of more than $300 dollars a year.
The heat pump uses electricity to heat water by transferring heat from
air to an insulated tank. Some of the products that offer a huge annual
savings are furnaces, cloth washers, electronic thermostat and hybrid
car.
Some ideas to use less water and save
money. Use plants that need minimal watering. Use low flow showerhead
and take shorter showers. Switch to filtered water from bottled water.
According to a survey an average family spends $1,400 per year on
bottled water. Some bottles contain toxic material and most of them are
not recycled. You can get a high quality, staged water filter for less
than a hundred dollar to get hygienic tap water.
Water Saving Devices
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Automate simple
watering functions easily & inexpensively with Orbit
4-Button Digital Hose Faucet Timer |
Instal Plant
Watering System (MM41425) and enjoy your vacation as it
waters up to 14 different indoor plants automatically for
two weeks. |
6-Station Sprinkler Timer With
Remote |
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Home cooking is the best way to have a
balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. You can save a lot on your food
expenditure and avoid unhealthy preservatives. Home cooking indirectly
saves on your health costs. Have one meatless meal a week and prefer
locally raised and organic meat. Avoid frequent costly dinner as it also
helps your health cause.
Gasoline is another product which
contributes a lot to your monthly budget. Using public transport means
less number of cars on the road and less pollution. Using electric
scooter or bike saves on your gas bill. Go by walk or use cycle to cover
short distances. Walking and cycling give you commuting with savings and
exercise. Move closer to your office or school to save on transportation
cost and it avoids traffic congestion.
Use solar powered products like solar
water heater, solar lamps and solar flash lights. Solar energy is
abundantly available. The big savings through the use of solar powered
products will offset the initial investment.
Solar Powered Lighting Systems
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Solar Globe Yard
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Color-Changing
Solar Path Light |
Solar Powered
Torch Lamp |
Stainless Steel Solar Powered
Light |
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Don't be pennywise wise and dollar wise
foolish. Investing in low cost items necessitates frequent replacement
and ultimately cost you more. Invest in long lasting products and avoid
more dumping of waste products. Share the products wherever possible.
Buying in bulk saves you money and avoids more packaging material.
In keep with the 'save environment
movement', the construction industry is also introducing
environmental friendly building materials. Buying an apartment
built with more green products may cost you a little bit higher, but you
can save a lot on maintenance. You can be assured of a healthy living
space free of toxic materials.
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SageGlass Skylight - FS106
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skylight's electrochromic glass
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Kill A Watt - Simply
plug your appliance into Kill A Watt and assess its efficiency |
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LED Spotlight Bulb,
well-suited for ceiling lights or garden applications,
Saves Money and Energy |
 
9-Watt Fan Soft White Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb
that fits in any indoor or outdoor bulb
base to
Replace 40-Watt Fan Incandescent Bulb |
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Use safe, comfortable and superior
cloth diapers and save hundreds of dollars compared to the throw
away diapers. In addition to the cost savings you are helping to
protect the environment by conserving valuable natural resources |
Slowly change over to reusable products
from the 'use and throw away culture'. Use recyclable materials and
force your Government to come up with a law. Buying an energy efficient
product may be on the higher side, but the long term savings and your
contribution to a safe planet will be immense. Use recyclable, reusable,
energy efficient and environmentally friendly products to give your
children a safe, peaceful and a healthy planet. Use green products, save on your budget
and contribute to environment production. Investing in green environment friendly products is
worth its investment. Make Going green a movement in your place.
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