Ways to become more green? I have read different websites on tips to become more green and it basically just tells me to recycle. I want to know if there are anymore things that I can do. and check out something called CFLs.

CFLs are those crazy twirly type lightbulbs you see in the stores and are strangely fascinated by but too shy to go up to and introduce yourself. But CFLs are quite friendly and willing to slide into your sockets just like normal lightbulbs are.

But it%26#039;s better than that, CFLs consume much less energy than a regular lightbulb. 13 Watts for a normal 60 Watt bulb and you save money.

If everybody used just one bulb in America, it would be like taking 800,000 cars off the roads and we would save hundreds of millions of dollars in energy costs.

So go on, look, the CFL is smiling at you. Go talk to it, take it home and put it in one of your sockets. ;P 50% 3 Votes 0% 0 Votes

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http://www.shoplet.com/shop-green.html 0% 0 Votes 0% 0 Votes The USGBC has been certifying %26quot;green%26quot; public buildings for five years. They will be launching a certification process for %26quot;green%26quot; houses in 2008. This website can lead you where you wish to go. Yes, I%26#039;m a member of our local USGBC chapter, and you can be also if you want to. 0% 0 Votes

YOU CAN USE THINGS LIKE VINIGAR, TOOTHPASTE, GINGERAIL AND BAKING SODA INSTEAD OF CHEMICAL CLEANING AGENT GRANDMOTHER AND MOTHER 0% 0 Votes

I have switched over to all natural cleaning products and health care items. I limit the number of errands I run. I unplug electronics that aren%26#039;t in use. I use CF bulbs. I installed a low flow shower head. I installed energy star appliances, windows and doors. When it comes time to redo my kitchen I will use bamboo. 0% 0 Votes

THIS IS WHAT I DO
-i limit use of plastics
-recycle what i can (although recycle is also not good for the environment... it is WAY better than adding more **** to our landfills)
-walk or ride my bike everywhere i can
-i don%26#039;t use lights during the daytime (unless i have to) and just open shades---always turn off lights when not in use
-rarely turn on heat in house.... i just bundle up or zone heat with a space heater if too cold...
-most importantly, i dont eat meat.... the amount of gas and resources for feeding and transporting cows and other meat is so ridiculous.... everything about raising animals just for humans to eat is bad for pollution/environment...
if you are going to eat meat... eat in moderation and only natural, local, and wild meat. still sad, but better.... 0% 0 Votes

Four issues that make we need to combat to being greener are transport , energy , water and waste management.

From household to household, the top of the list in contributing to green house effect is the car. Each litre of fuel consumption will generate 2 kg of greenhouse gas ! I try to walk ,cycle and use public transport as much as I can.Further more , car sharing with friends whenever possible ; plan my trip well so visit all places in one trip rather than doing multiple trips..

Second issue is energy management. Every unit of gas or electricity used will add 1 kg of green house gas to our precious environment. Now we can monitor energy consumption by checking on the meters .I have changed to energy saving light bulbs ;switch off appliances at the wall;switch off lights when I%26#039;m not in the room....even built a solar oven to do my slow cooking ! In the winter,cover up with more clothes and blankets to reduce the need for heating. Try and plant shady plants to shade the house from hot sun, convert paving areas to gardenbeds which will reduce the absorption of heat and the need for air conditioning. Plan your house to be energy efficient before you build it !

Thirdly is water management .I have a rainwater tank for drinking (taste better than tap water) and borewater for the vegie garden . Water saving appliances like shower heads, washing machine and toilets etc can be installed.Greywater recycling is practised in my household.....the vegies get watered from the washing machine and the dish washing. My average daily water usage from the mains is under 20 litres per day !

Lastly on waste management.There are billions of dollars of food went to waste in Australia every year.We also put out unwanted household items on the verge twice a year for the council to collect.To reduce landfill , I am part of the group called freecycle where one offers any unwanted old items to the group .If I need any items , I will also visit the streets that put out their unwanted household items for council collection and help myself to them. So far , I have acquired a BBQ weber ,hosepipes and hundreds of plant pots .I grow my own food and catch my own food from the sea. I counted over 40 varieties of vegies in my garden.All my kitchen and garden waste go to my compost and worm farm. In return I don%26#039;t buy fertilizer which has been a big problem as people over fertilize and pollute our waterways.If we all go back to the old ways and be self-sufficient and consume locally or home grown produce , this will reduce the need for massive air transport in our society of false economy . If we all spend an hour a day in building a vegie garden and recycle kitchen and garden waste as organic fertiliser , we would not just be a lot greener , but also healthier , fitter and wealthier because you won%26#039;t be wasting your money in buying unhealthy preservatives ridden packaged pre-prepared food from the supermarket which has a high environmental tax in production , transport and disposal. 33% 2 Votes